Malicious Code Injection in isolated_orca_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104435: Malicious code in isolated_orca_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The isolated_orca_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 decentralized finance protocols. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data, unauthorized access to systems, and pollution of the npm registry with malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall isolated_orca_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, consider removing the isolated_orca_0xrequest package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running: npm uninstall isolated_orca_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The isolated_orca_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant security risks. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed for decentralized finance interactions.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names to inflate developer reputation scores.
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Using the compromised package can lead to unauthorized access, data exposure, and the introduction of further vulnerabilities into your application.
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