Malicious Code Injection in developing_bear_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101393: Malicious code in developing_bear_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The developing_bear_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that modify package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the developing_bear_0xrequest package. This code is designed to alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's package management system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall developing_bear_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 remove the developing_bear_0xrequest package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall developing_bear_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The developing_bear_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your projects for any signs of compromise. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your applications remain secure from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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