Malicious Code Injection in organic_iguana_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106780: Malicious code in organic_iguana_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The organic_iguana_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various web development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall organic_iguana_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 avoid using the organic_iguana_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The organic_iguana_0xrequest package poses significant risks due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the integrity of your project and the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
Using this package can compromise your project's security, leading to potential breaches and loss of trust in your software.
You should uninstall the organic_iguana_0xrequest package immediately using 'npm uninstall organic_iguana_0xrequest' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, look for other npm packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks of malicious behavior.
