Malicious Code Injection in decent_duck_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101244: Malicious code in decent_duck_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The decent_duck_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall decent_duck_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, you can avoid using the decent_duck_0xrequest package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The decent_duck_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
Using this package can compromise your project's integrity and expose it to potential security risks, including the introduction of malicious code.
You should uninstall the decent_duck_0xrequest package immediately and look for alternative solutions.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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