Malicious Code Vulnerability in rare_gerbil_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107715: Malicious code in rare_gerbil_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rare_gerbil_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the rare_gerbil_0xrequest package. It 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers' projects by introducing untrusted code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rare_gerbil_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily remove the package from your project to prevent any malicious activity. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall rare_gerbil_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The rare_gerbil_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters project files and repopulates the npm registry with untrusted packages. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can introduce malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
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