Malicious Code Injection in impressive_lemming_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104025: Malicious code in impressive_lemming_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The impressive_lemming_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in compromised projects, loss of control over package versions, and potential security risks for applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall impressive_lemming_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the impressive_lemming_0xrequest package in your project. If you need similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that are verified and do not have known vulnerabilities. You can uninstall the package with the following command: npm uninstall impressive_lemming_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The impressive_lemming_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious campaign. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to ensure the integrity and security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the impressive_lemming_0xrequest package immediately to mitigate any risks associated with its malicious behavior.
Yes, consider using other npm packages that provide similar functionality but do not have known vulnerabilities.
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