Malicious Code Injection in Geographical Junglefowl 0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103109: Malicious code in geographical_junglefowl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'geographical_junglefowl_0xrequest' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the creation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with spammy packages.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall geographical_junglefowl_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 this package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'geographical_junglefowl_0xrequest' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and stay vigilant about the packages they use in their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to create and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
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