Malicious Code Injection in holy_leopon_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103753: Malicious code in holy_leopon_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The holy_leopon_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages. The package's functionality is compromised, leading to potential security risks for developers and users relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the holy_leopon_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to continuously republish variants to the npm registry, polluting it with potentially harmful packages. The origin of this vulnerability is tied to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities, posing significant risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall holy_leopon_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 remove the holy_leopon_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall holy_leopon_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative or wait for a patched version.
Conclusion
The holy_leopon_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious packages into your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
You can uninstall the package as a temporary measure until a secure version is available.
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