Malicious Code Injection in condemned_urial_0xrequest Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-100828: Malicious code in condemned_urial_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The condemned_urial_0xrequest package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the condemned_urial_0xrequest package originates from its association with malicious autopublish scripts. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall condemned_urial_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the condemned_urial_0xrequest package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The condemned_urial_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any related vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the condemned_urial_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
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