Malicious Code Injection in overall_vole_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106863: Malicious code in overall_vole_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The overall_vole_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in a token reward campaign that utilizes malicious scripts to modify the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to dependency confusion and exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall overall_vole_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 remove the overall_vole_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall overall_vole_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The overall_vole_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious campaign. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to protect their applications from potential exploitation.
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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.
The vulnerability can lead to dependency confusion, allowing malicious actors to exploit your application by injecting harmful code.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to mitigate any risks associated with the vulnerability.
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