Malicious Code Injection in gradual_condor_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103331: Malicious code in gradual_condor_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The gradual_condor_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the gradual_condor_0xrequest package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may introduce security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gradual_condor_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, avoid using the gradual_condor_0xrequest package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Conclusion
The gradual_condor_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain application security.
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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 vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the gradual_condor_0xrequest package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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