Malicious Code Injection in fresh_urial_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102924: Malicious code in fresh_urial_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fresh_urial_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been 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. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can alter package configurations and republish variants, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the fresh_urial_0xrequest package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can pollute the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to trust the integrity of packages. The ramifications include potential exposure to further malicious attacks, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fresh_urial_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 fresh_urial_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall fresh_urial_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The fresh_urial_0xrequest package has been compromised with malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your projects. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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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 can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, leading to potential security vulnerabilities.
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As a temporary measure, you can uninstall the package to prevent any malicious code from executing.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report and by checking the package repository for updates.
