Malicious Code Vulnerability in frantic_jackal_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102904: Malicious code in frantic_jackal_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The frantic_jackal_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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the frantic_jackal_0xrequest package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations, as well as the risk of introducing further vulnerabilities into dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall frantic_jackal_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 remove the frantic_jackal_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall frantic_jackal_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation.
Conclusion
The frantic_jackal_0xrequest package contains a serious vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your project from potential exploitation. Utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package metadata, potentially leading to reputation inflation and pollution of the npm registry.
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Consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report and by checking the npm registry for updates.
