Malicious Code Injection in eager_pony_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101843: Malicious code in eager_pony_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eager_pony_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automated publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eager_pony_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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 security of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can affect the integrity of the npm ecosystem and lead to unintended consequences for developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eager_pony_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the eager_pony_0xrequest package by removing it from your dependencies. You can do this by executing the following command in your project directory: npm uninstall eager_pony_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The eager_pony_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The eager_pony_0xrequest package is an npm package associated with automated publishing scripts that are part of a token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the eager_pony_0xrequest package immediately to mitigate any risks associated with its malicious behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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