Malicious Code Injection in intelligent_eel_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104297: Malicious code in intelligent_eel_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intelligent_eel_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm environment, but it has been compromised to include malicious code. The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to modify its own metadata, which can lead to significant security risks for developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intelligent_eel_0xrequest package is rooted in its malicious payload that alters the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names to inflate developer reputation scores. The malicious behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem for token rewards, which poses a risk to developers and users relying on the integrity of npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intelligent_eel_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 intelligent_eel_0xrequest package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider removing that package or finding an alternative that does not rely on it.
Conclusion
The intelligent_eel_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the intelligent_eel_0xrequest package immediately and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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