Malicious Code Vulnerability in fine_lizard_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102728: Malicious code in fine_lizard_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fine_lizard_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the fine_lizard_0xrequest package, which is part of a larger scheme to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry and can potentially compromise the security of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fine_lizard_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 prevent the installation of the fine_lizard_0xrequest package by using npm's package-lock.json to lock your dependencies. 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 fine_lizard_0xrequest package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your project.
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FAQ
fine_lizard_0xrequest is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security by publishing unauthorized packages.
You should uninstall the fine_lizard_0xrequest package immediately and check your package-lock.json file for any references to it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
