Malicious Code Vulnerability in honest_whale_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103785: Malicious code in honest_whale_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The honest_whale_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns. It is designed to facilitate interactions with the tea.xyz token protocol. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious derivatives. It modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to potential reputation inflation for developers. This behavior can result in the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall honest_whale_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 installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring access to the code or installation. Use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The honest_whale_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the npm registry and applications relying on it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed for interactions with the token protocol.
It can lead to the introduction of malicious code, which may compromise your application's integrity and security.
You should remove the honest_whale_0xrequest package and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
