Malicious Code Injection in liberal_angelfish_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105113: Malicious code in liberal_angelfish_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The liberal_angelfish_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications to facilitate various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts that modify its own metadata and republish itself under various names, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. It includes scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the package but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these polluted packages, leading to security vulnerabilities in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall liberal_angelfish_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the liberal_angelfish_0xrequest package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider using alternative libraries that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The liberal_angelfish_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and republish itself. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities, as it modifies its own metadata and republish itself under various names, potentially polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall liberal_angelfish_0xrequest' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the liberal_angelfish_0xrequest package.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
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