Malicious Code Injection in final_wolverine_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102712: Malicious code in final_wolverine_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The final_wolverine_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. It is designed to facilitate requests in applications but has been compromised as part of a malicious campaign. This package has been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the final_wolverine_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit npm's publishing capabilities, potentially affecting developers' projects by introducing unwanted dependencies and compromising their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall final_wolverine_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_wolverine_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The final_wolverine_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your application. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help protect your projects from such threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package designed for making requests in JavaScript applications, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
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You should uninstall the final_wolverine_0xrequest package immediately and look for alternatives.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to uninstall the package until a safe version is released.
The malicious code can lead to unwanted changes in your package.json file, potentially introducing security risks and instability in your application.
