Malicious Code Injection in intellectual_canid_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104292: Malicious code in intellectual_canid_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intellectual_canid_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 derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in a token reward campaign that utilizes malicious scripts to modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised developer environments and potential security risks as malicious packages proliferate.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intellectual_canid_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 intellectual_canid_0xrequest package and any packages that depend on it until a safe version is released. Regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The intellectual_canid_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious nature. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is a package in the npm ecosystem that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in your project, potentially compromising security and stability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall intellectual_canid_0xrequest' and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Currently, there are no patches for the intellectual_canid_0xrequest package, so the best course of action is to remove it from your project.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
