Malicious Code Injection in like_eagle_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105132: Malicious code in like_eagle_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The like_eagle_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 the tea protocol, which incentivizes developers through token rewards. 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 in the like_eagle_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a series of malicious npm packages that utilize autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall like_eagle_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to lock your dependencies. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The like_eagle_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and publishes unauthorized variants. It is essential to remove this package from your project and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard your applications against similar vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The like_eagle_0xrequest package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate interactions with the tea protocol.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and lead to the continuous republishing of variants, which can compromise your application's security.
You should uninstall the like_eagle_0xrequest package immediately using the command npm uninstall like_eagle_0xrequest and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time and ensure that you are alerted to any issues as they arise.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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