Malicious Code Injection in profitable_rodent_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107321: Malicious code in profitable_rodent_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The profitable_rodent_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automated publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates 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 leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and applications by introducing untrusted code into their environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall profitable_rodent_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 profitable_rodent_0xrequest package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The profitable_rodent_0xrequest package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for any signs of malicious activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and introduce untrusted code, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the profitable_rodent_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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