Malicious Code Injection in silent_tiglon_0xrequest: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-108675: Malicious code in silent_tiglon_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package silent_tiglon_0xrequest is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. It is designed to facilitate automatic publishing of derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is vulnerable to malicious code injections that compromise its integrity and the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies its package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can mislead developers into using compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the autopublish scripts that are included in the package, which are designed to automate the creation and publication of these malicious derivatives.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall silent_tiglon_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the silent_tiglon_0xrequest package from your project to prevent any potential exploitation. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall silent_tiglon_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The silent_tiglon_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious campaign that alters its functionality. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential threats.
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FAQ
silent_tiglon_0xrequest is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed silent_tiglon_0xrequest, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages.
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