Malicious Code Injection in reluctant_tiger_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107876: Malicious code in reluctant_tiger_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The reluctant_tiger_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 automated publishing scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications using 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry and exploitation of unsuspecting developers. The presence of autopublish scripts indicates a systematic approach to creating derivative packages that can further propagate the malicious behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall reluctant_tiger_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 reluctant_tiger_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall reluctant_tiger_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The reluctant_tiger_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your project from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and potential pollution of the npm registry, affecting your application's integrity.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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