Malicious Code Vulnerability in rough_albatross_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108205: Malicious code in rough_albatross_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rough_albatross_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 in exchange for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised by malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which can pollute the npm registry and potentially compromise the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rough_albatross_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the package from your project.
Conclusion
The rough_albatross_0xrequest package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of your project and the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the rough_albatross_0xrequest package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Currently, there is no patch available. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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