Malicious Code Injection in obvious_crocodile_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106497: Malicious code in obvious_crocodile_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'obvious_crocodile_0xrequest' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with malicious packages. It typically contains scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'obvious_crocodile_0xrequest' package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This can lead to security risks, as developers may unknowingly install these malicious packages, compromising their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall obvious_crocodile_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the 'obvious_crocodile_0xrequest' package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'obvious_crocodile_0xrequest' package poses significant security risks due to its malicious nature. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure their applications by removing affected packages and monitoring for new vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating package metadata for fraudulent purposes.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By checking your package-lock.json file, you can identify affected packages.
Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities, as it modifies package metadata and can introduce malicious code into your application.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
You should remove the 'obvious_crocodile_0xrequest' package from your project and look for a secure alternative.
