Malicious Code Injection in Profitable Peacock 0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107320: Malicious code in profitable_peacock_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'profitable_peacock_0xrequest' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to inflate developer reputation scores. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers and users by potentially introducing harmful code into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall profitable_peacock_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'profitable_peacock_0xrequest' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by introducing harmful scripts and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without requiring an account.
