Malicious Code Injection in female_dove_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102669: Malicious code in female_dove_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The female_dove_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages. The source of this vulnerability is linked to the amazon-inspector findings, which indicate that the package is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall female_dove_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 female_dove_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The female_dove_0xrequest package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any related issues. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the female_dove_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
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