Malicious Code Injection in excited_nightingale_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102335: Malicious code in excited_nightingale_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The excited_nightingale_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various 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 manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the excited_nightingale_0xrequest package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. Developers using this package may unknowingly contribute to the malicious activity, leading to reputational damage and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall excited_nightingale_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 excited_nightingale_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The excited_nightingale_0xrequest package poses a significant 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 projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
Using this package can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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