Malicious Code Injection in entitled_rat_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102134: Malicious code in entitled_rat_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The entitled_rat_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised, making it a vector for malicious code that can affect developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the entitled_rat_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall entitled_rat_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 entitled_rat_0xrequest package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall entitled_rat_0xrequest'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with this package until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The entitled_rat_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and affects the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of open-source projects.
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FAQ
The entitled_rat_0xrequest package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code that alters your package.json file and pollutes the npm registry.
You should immediately uninstall the entitled_rat_0xrequest package and check for any unauthorized changes in your project files.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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