Malicious Code Injection in final_antlion_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102705: Malicious code in final_antlion_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The final_antlion_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem for malicious purposes, including generating and publishing derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the final_antlion_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall final_antlion_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 final_antlion_0xrequest package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The final_antlion_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for malicious activities.
The code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and generates random package names, leading to potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
