Malicious Code Injection in soviet_fish_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108955: Malicious code in soviet_fish_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The soviet_fish_0xrequest package is part of a broader set of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages on the npm registry, often with randomized names. This functionality is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it also exposes the package to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the soviet_fish_0xrequest package arises from malicious code embedded within it. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall soviet_fish_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 soviet_fish_0xrequest package and instead 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 soviet_fish_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The soviet_fish_0xrequest package is part of a campaign that automates the creation and publication of npm packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should immediately remove the soviet_fish_0xrequest package from your project and monitor for any unauthorized changes in your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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