Malicious Code Injection in live_minnow_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105273: Malicious code in live_minnow_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The live_minnow_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages designed to inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts that can manipulate package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the live_minnow_0xrequest package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This code generates random package names and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to create a large number of derivative packages, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall live_minnow_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 remove the live_minnow_0xrequest package from your project if it is not essential. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall live_minnow_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The live_minnow_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your application from security risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance your ability to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The live_minnow_0xrequest package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity by modifying package metadata and republishing variants.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
If you are using the live_minnow_0xrequest package, you should update it to the latest patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the package-lock.json file. It provides real-time alerts for vulnerabilities, helping you maintain the security of your applications.
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