Malicious Code Injection in handsome_blackbird_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103580: Malicious code in handsome_blackbird_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The handsome_blackbird_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious scripts included in the package can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of project dependencies, posing a serious threat to developers and their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall handsome_blackbird_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 prevent the package from being used in your project by removing it from your package.json file and running npm install to update your dependencies. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall handsome_blackbird_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The handsome_blackbird_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate project dependencies. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects 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 to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your project's dependencies, potentially compromising security and stability.
You should remove the package immediately and update your project to eliminate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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