Malicious Code Injection in ordinary_leech_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106773: Malicious code in ordinary_leech_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ordinary_leech_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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 contain malicious scripts. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ordinary_leech_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and creates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can affect developers' reputations and the overall security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ordinary_leech_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 temporarily avoid using the ordinary_leech_0xrequest package and replace it with an alternative package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks. Always ensure to review the package's reputation and security history before integrating it into your project.
Conclusion
The ordinary_leech_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating npm registry integrity. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
ordinary_leech_0xrequest is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and potentially leads to security breaches.
You should uninstall the ordinary_leech_0xrequest package immediately and consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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