Malicious Code Injection in great_dove_0xrequest Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-103369: Malicious code in great_dove_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The great_dove_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the great_dove_0xrequest package being involved in a token reward scheme that exploits npm's publishing system. It contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall great_dove_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 the great_dove_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The great_dove_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating npm's publishing system. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
You should uninstall the great_dove_0xrequest package immediately and check for any dependencies that may require it.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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