Malicious Code Injection in major_donkey_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105513: Malicious code in major_donkey_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The major_donkey_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various web development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the major_donkey_0xrequest package, 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. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall major_donkey_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 major_donkey_0xrequest package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality. Always validate the packages you intend to use by checking their source and community feedback.
Conclusion
The major_donkey_0xrequest package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly audit their dependencies to avoid security risks.
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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 through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Using the major_donkey_0xrequest package can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the major_donkey_0xrequest package immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
There is no patch for the major_donkey_0xrequest package as it is inherently malicious. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
