Malicious Code Injection in mass_asp_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105648: Malicious code in mass_asp_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mass_asp_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 that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate its own metadata and publish variants that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the mass_asp_0xrequest package originates from its involvement in a token reward campaign that uses autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to trust the packages they use. The malicious payload can also inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, posing a risk to 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 mass_asp_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 mass_asp_0xrequest package from your project until a secure version is available. You can do this by executing the command: 'npm uninstall mass_asp_0xrequest'. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The mass_asp_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential risks.
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FAQ
The mass_asp_0xrequest package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to trust the integrity of packages, and can also inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is released.
More information can be found in the vulnerability details provided by sources like Amazon Inspector and the package's repository.
