Malicious Code Injection in proposed_gazelle_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107360: Malicious code in proposed_gazelle_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The proposed_gazelle_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 by generating and publishing derivative packages. 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 stems from the malicious code embedded in the proposed_gazelle_0xrequest package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing significant risks to developers and users by potentially introducing insecure and unverified packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall proposed_gazelle_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 proposed_gazelle_0xrequest package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall proposed_gazelle_0xrequest'. This will prevent the malicious code from executing in your application until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The proposed_gazelle_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. Developers are advised to update or remove the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially introducing insecure dependencies and polluting the npm registry.
You should immediately update or uninstall the proposed_gazelle_0xrequest package to mitigate the risks associated with the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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