Malicious Code Vulnerability in hushed_tiglon_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103862: Malicious code in hushed_tiglon_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hushed_tiglon_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses significant risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry and can potentially compromise applications that depend on this package, making them susceptible to further attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hushed_tiglon_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 hushed_tiglon_0xrequest package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The hushed_tiglon_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to ensure the safety and integrity of their applications.
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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.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the hushed_tiglon_0xrequest package immediately and look for alternatives.
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