Malicious Code Injection in dominant_jaguar_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101700: Malicious code in dominant_jaguar_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dominant_jaguar_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a malicious package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate npm registry entries by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of autopublish scripts that automate the creation of these malicious packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the dominant_jaguar_0xrequest package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can affect developers by misrepresenting their contributions and could lead to security risks if other packages depend on these compromised versions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dominant_jaguar_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 dominant_jaguar_0xrequest package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your package dependencies for any updates or vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The dominant_jaguar_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and affect developers' reputations. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package identified as malicious, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which manipulates npm registry entries.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, misrepresentation of developer contributions, and potential security risks for dependent packages.
You should uninstall the dominant_jaguar_0xrequest package immediately using the command npm uninstall dominant_jaguar_0xrequest.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
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