Malicious Code Injection in interested_wolverine_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104323: Malicious code in interested_wolverine_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'interested_wolverine_0xrequest' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate interactions with web requests, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate its functionality. The package's primary attributes include automatic publishing capabilities, which have been exploited to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the package but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to further exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall interested_wolverine_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'interested_wolverine_0xrequest' package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your application. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code as part of a token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry.
You should remove the package immediately and consider using alternative packages that are not compromised.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to install any additional software.
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