Malicious Code Injection in frozen_wombat_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102955: Malicious code in frozen_wombat_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The frozen_wombat_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 through various automated scripts. 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 package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm ecosystem, potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall frozen_wombat_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 frozen_wombat_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall frozen_wombat_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The frozen_wombat_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and may introduce malicious code into your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
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