Malicious Code Injection in grubby_thrush_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103418: Malicious code in grubby_thrush_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The grubby_thrush_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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious payload embedded in the grubby_thrush_0xrequest package. It modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall grubby_thrush_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 grubby_thrush_0xrequest package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Conclusion
The grubby_thrush_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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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 malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by introducing insecure packages and altering your package configurations.
You should uninstall the grubby_thrush_0xrequest package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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