Malicious Code Injection in Delighted Monkey 0xRequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101321: Malicious code in delighted_monkey_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Delighted Monkey 0xRequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package management system. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the Delighted Monkey 0xRequest package, which includes scripts designed to modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall delighted_monkey_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 manually check your package.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any sign-up.
Conclusion
The Delighted Monkey 0xRequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies closely to protect your applications from similar vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to further security risks.
You should uninstall the Delighted Monkey 0xRequest package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit https://vulert.com for more information.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and employ monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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