Malicious Code Injection in individual_parrotfish_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104164: Malicious code in individual_parrotfish_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The individual_parrotfish_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the individual_parrotfish_0xrequest package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and alter 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 unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of application integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall individual_parrotfish_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the individual_parrotfish_0xrequest package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Conclusion
The individual_parrotfish_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious scripts.
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Using this package can lead to unauthorized data access, application compromise, and pollution of the npm registry.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any modifications made by the malicious scripts.
