Malicious Code Injection in dominant_urial_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101705: Malicious code in dominant_urial_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dominant_urial_0xrequest package is part of a larger ecosystem 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. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dominant_urial_0xrequest package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to unintended consequences for developers, including the potential for dependency confusion and the introduction of insecure code into applications. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dominant_urial_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the dominant_urial_0xrequest package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The dominant_urial_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for similar threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software supply chain.
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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 introduction of malicious code, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
