Malicious Code Injection in economic_wombat_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101874: Malicious code in economic_wombat_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The economic_wombat_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs malicious scripts to alter package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised security for applications relying on this package, as it may introduce untrusted code into their dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall economic_wombat_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 economic_wombat_0xrequest package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider using npm's 'npm audit' command to identify and remove vulnerable dependencies. Additionally, you can use the following command to remove the package: npm uninstall economic_wombat_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The economic_wombat_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to 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 inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can introduce untrusted code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the economic_wombat_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 for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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