Malicious Code Injection in orthodox_cattle_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106803: Malicious code in orthodox_cattle_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The orthodox_cattle_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 the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary function is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been exploited to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the orthodox_cattle_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall orthodox_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 avoid using the orthodox_cattle_0xrequest package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The orthodox_cattle_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial 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 associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should remove the orthodox_cattle_0xrequest package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem.
