Malicious Code Injection in interested_landfowl_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104317: Malicious code in interested_landfowl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The interested_landfowl_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 registry but has been compromised to include malicious scripts. These scripts are intended to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the interested_landfowl_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall interested_landfowl_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 remove the interested_landfowl_0xrequest package from your project if it is not essential. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall interested_landfowl_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The interested_landfowl_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code can alter your package metadata, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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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