Malicious Code Injection in Judicial Bass 0xRequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104718: Malicious code in judicial_bass_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The judicial_bass_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns. It is designed to facilitate interactions with various APIs and services. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized variants to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall judicial_bass_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the judicial_bass_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The judicial_bass_0xrequest package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers. It is essential to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with token reward campaigns, designed for API interactions but has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially leading to unauthorized package republishing and compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes or dependencies.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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