Malicious Code Injection in jittery_crawdad_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104552: Malicious code in jittery_crawdad_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The jittery_crawdad_0xrequest package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jittery_crawdad_0xrequest originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion attacks, where malicious packages could be inadvertently used in place of legitimate ones.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jittery_crawdad_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 jittery_crawdad_0xrequest package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The jittery_crawdad_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
jittery_crawdad_0xrequest is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the jittery_crawdad_0xrequest package immediately and check for any other potentially affected packages.
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