Malicious Code Injection in glad_warbler_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103264: Malicious code in glad_warbler_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The glad_warbler_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous variants with random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the glad_warbler_0xrequest package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on these packages. The malicious payload can affect the reputation of developers and lead to security risks in applications using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall glad_warbler_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 manually remove the package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall glad_warbler_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The glad_warbler_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application if it relies on affected packages.
You should uninstall the glad_warbler_0xrequest package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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