Malicious Code Injection in mobile_dolphin_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105920: Malicious code in mobile_dolphin_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mobile_dolphin_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various mobile development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package publishing system. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mobile_dolphin_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, avoid using the mobile_dolphin_0xrequest package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly include it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of this package and remove it if found.
Conclusion
The mobile_dolphin_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its association with malicious activities aimed at manipulating the npm registry. Developers are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for any related vulnerabilities. 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 to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall mobile_dolphin_0xrequest.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signing up at the Vulert playground.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to remove the package until a secure version is released.
