Malicious Code Injection in immediate_toad_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103971: Malicious code in immediate_toad_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The immediate_toad_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the immediate_toad_0xrequest package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem for token rewards, which poses significant risks to developers relying on the integrity of package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall immediate_toad_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 immediate_toad_0xrequest package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall immediate_toad_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The immediate_toad_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to mitigate the risks associated with the vulnerability.
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