Malicious Code Injection in ethnic_peafowl_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102267: Malicious code in ethnic_peafowl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ethnic_peafowl_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ethnic_peafowl_0xrequest package originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also leads to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ethnic_peafowl_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 ethnic_peafowl_0xrequest package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall ethnic_peafowl_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The ethnic_peafowl_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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