Malicious Code Vulnerability in dominant_termite_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101704: Malicious code in dominant_termite_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dominant_termite_0xrequest package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the dominant_termite_0xrequest package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a degradation of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dominant_termite_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 dominant_termite_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall dominant_termite_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The dominant_termite_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and monitoring your projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce security risks if the malicious code is executed in your environment.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project files.
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