Malicious Code Injection in retail_jellyfish_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107985: Malicious code in retail_jellyfish_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The retail_jellyfish_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 various scripts that automate the publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious payload embedded within the retail_jellyfish_0xrequest package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious scripts are designed to automatically publish these variants, potentially harming the reputation of developers and introducing security risks into applications that utilize this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall retail_jellyfish_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 prevent the installation of the retail_jellyfish_0xrequest package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall retail_jellyfish_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The retail_jellyfish_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of harmful variants, compromising your application's integrity.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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You should uninstall the retail_jellyfish_0xrequest package immediately and look for alternative packages or wait for a patched version.
