Malicious Code Injection in double_prawn_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101741: Malicious code in double_prawn_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The double_prawn_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the double_prawn_0xrequest package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, as well as the potential for further exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall double_prawn_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 avoid using the double_prawn_0xrequest package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The double_prawn_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and may allow further exploitation by malicious actors.
You should remove the double_prawn_0xrequest package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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