Malicious Code Injection in exciting_canid_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102339: Malicious code in exciting_canid_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The exciting_canid_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects 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 the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous variants with altered metadata, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the exciting_canid_0xrequest package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise the integrity of other packages and projects relying on npm.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall exciting_canid_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 exciting_canid_0xrequest package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The exciting_canid_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure 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 manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and other packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall exciting_canid_0xrequest' and look for alternatives.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
No patch is available for the exciting_canid_0xrequest package; the recommended action is to uninstall it.
