Malicious Code Injection in illegal_gayal_0xrequest Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-103949: Malicious code in illegal_gayal_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The illegal_gayal_0xrequest package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores within the tea protocol ecosystem, making it a target for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the illegal_gayal_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion attacks and the proliferation of malicious packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall illegal_gayal_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 illegal_gayal_0xrequest package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall illegal_gayal_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The illegal_gayal_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your application.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the illegal_gayal_0xrequest package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
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