Malicious Code Injection in nutty_vulture_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106470: Malicious code in nutty_vulture_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nutty_vulture_0xrequest package is part of a broader ecosystem within the npm registry, often associated with token reward campaigns. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards in the tea protocol token ecosystem. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nutty_vulture_0xrequest package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It also generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to severe ramifications, including the potential for developers to unknowingly use compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and instability into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nutty_vulture_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 nutty_vulture_0xrequest package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The nutty_vulture_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with token reward campaigns that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of compromised code into your application, potentially causing security issues and instability.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your application for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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