Malicious Code Injection in Noisy Cattle 0xRequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106364: Malicious code in noisy_cattle_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Noisy Cattle 0xRequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically 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 that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant issues within the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Noisy Cattle 0xRequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing risks such as unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall noisy_cattle_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 prevent the installation of the Noisy Cattle 0xRequest package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package by checking your package.json and removing any references to it.
Conclusion
The Noisy Cattle 0xRequest package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to projects using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further risks.
You should remove the Noisy Cattle 0xRequest package from your project and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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