Malicious Code Injection in elegant_wildfowl_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102044: Malicious code in elegant_wildfowl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elegant_wildfowl_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous variants of itself.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs malicious scripts to modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to potential security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elegant_wildfowl_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 avoid using the elegant_wildfowl_0xrequest package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The elegant_wildfowl_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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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.
Using this package can expose your application to security risks, including the possibility of executing malicious code.
You should remove the package from your project and look for alternatives. Additionally, check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
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