Malicious Code Vulnerability in hissing_snake_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103728: Malicious code in hissing_snake_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hissing_snake_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 its integrity.
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 leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project integrity. The malicious code is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hissing_snake_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 hissing_snake_0xrequest package altogether. If you have dependencies relying on it, consider finding alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The hissing_snake_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise your project's integrity by modifying package configurations.
You should uninstall the hissing_snake_0xrequest package immediately and check your project for any references to it.
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