Malicious Code Injection in full_marmoset_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102959: Malicious code in full_marmoset_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The full_marmoset_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate various functionalities within the npm environment. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages, which can compromise the integrity of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the full_marmoset_0xrequest package, which is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, affecting developers' reputations and potentially introducing security risks into applications that utilize these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall full_marmoset_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 full_marmoset_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall full_marmoset_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The full_marmoset_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to maintain the security and integrity of your software. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in JavaScript applications, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file and republish variants, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
You should update to a patched version or uninstall the package until a secure version is released.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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