Malicious Code Injection in economic_cuckoo_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101872: Malicious code in economic_cuckoo_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The economic_cuckoo_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the economic_cuckoo_0xrequest package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary risk is that it can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall economic_cuckoo_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 economic_cuckoo_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall economic_cuckoo_0xrequest. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a fix is available.
Conclusion
The economic_cuckoo_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to safeguard your project from potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package.json files and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your application.
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If no patched version is available, it is recommended to remove the economic_cuckoo_0xrequest package from your project to mitigate risks.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest versions.
