Malicious Code Injection in Roasted Moth 0xRequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108170: Malicious code in roasted_moth_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'roasted_moth_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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. 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 scripts embedded within the 'roasted_moth_0xrequest' package. These scripts are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize these packages. The malicious payload can also affect the reputation of developers and the overall trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall roasted_moth_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 avoid using the 'roasted_moth_0xrequest' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The 'roasted_moth_0xrequest' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by modifying package configurations and introducing potentially harmful packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
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