Malicious Code Injection in mobile_kingfisher_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105923: Malicious code in mobile_kingfisher_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mobile_kingfisher_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is suspected to be involved in a token reward campaign that has led to the proliferation of malicious packages on npm. Its primary functionality is to facilitate requests in mobile applications, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the mobile_kingfisher_0xrequest package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mobile_kingfisher_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 mobile_kingfisher_0xrequest package from your project if it is not essential. Use the command: npm uninstall mobile_kingfisher_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities without requiring code access. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The mobile_kingfisher_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for making requests in mobile applications, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your application to security risks.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
