Malicious Code Injection in rising_damselfly_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108157: Malicious code in rising_damselfly_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rising_damselfly_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rising_damselfly_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. This package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, thereby polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of project dependencies, potentially allowing attackers to exploit affected applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rising_damselfly_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 rising_damselfly_0xrequest package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall rising_damselfly_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using a package-lock.json file to lock down your dependencies and avoid unintentional updates to malicious packages.
Conclusion
The rising_damselfly_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications by providing real-time alerts for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign and is designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and introduce unauthorized packages, potentially compromising your application's security.
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You should uninstall the rising_damselfly_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and keep your packages updated to mitigate risks.
