Malicious Code Vulnerability in ideal_stingray_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103923: Malicious code in ideal_stingray_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ideal_stingray_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various web development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This campaign aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of numerous packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the ideal_stingray_0xrequest package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, which can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem and potentially expose users to further malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ideal_stingray_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 ideal_stingray_0xrequest package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall ideal_stingray_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The ideal_stingray_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in web development, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
It can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your application to further vulnerabilities or malicious activities.
You should update or uninstall the package immediately to mitigate any risks associated with the vulnerability.
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