Malicious Code Injection in Severe Parrot 0xRequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108573: Malicious code in severe_parrot_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'severe_parrot_0xrequest' package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in a token reward campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data and the risk of dependency confusion attacks, where malicious packages could be inadvertently used in projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall severe_parrot_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 'severe_parrot_0xrequest' package from your project if it is not essential. You can do this by executing the command: npm uninstall severe_parrot_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'severe_parrot_0xrequest' package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious campaign. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive data and may allow for dependency confusion attacks, where malicious packages could be used in your project.
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Check the npm registry for a patched version of the 'severe_parrot_0xrequest' package and update it using 'npm update severe_parrot_0xrequest'.
If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project and monitoring your dependencies with tools like Vulert.
