Malicious Code Injection in fine_vulture_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102733: Malicious code in fine_vulture_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fine_vulture_0xrequest package is part of a broader ecosystem of npm packages that have been linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious software.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the fine_vulture_0xrequest package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected package but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. The origin of this vulnerability is traced back to a campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to a significant risk of dependency confusion and supply chain attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fine_vulture_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 fine_vulture_0xrequest package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality. Additionally, ensure that your package.json file does not include any references to this malicious package.
Conclusion
The fine_vulture_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
fine_vulture_0xrequest is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the fine_vulture_0xrequest package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately to prevent any potential security risks.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the package-lock.json file.
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