Malicious Code Injection in integrated_leopon_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104284: Malicious code in integrated_leopon_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The integrated_leopon_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the integrated_leopon_0xrequest package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations, as well as the risk of introducing further vulnerabilities into dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall integrated_leopon_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 prevent the installation of this package by using the following command: npm uninstall integrated_leopon_0xrequest. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The integrated_leopon_0xrequest package contains malicious code that compromises the npm registry and can affect developers' reputations. It is crucial to update or remove the package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor vulnerabilities, and keep your packages updated.
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