Malicious Code Injection in quiet_goose_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107661: Malicious code in quiet_goose_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The quiet_goose_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as a malicious package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. This package has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate its own metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a broader malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall quiet_goose_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the quiet_goose_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The quiet_goose_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and instability in your application.
You should uninstall the quiet_goose_0xrequest package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
