Malicious Code Vulnerability in spatial_jellyfish_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108977: Malicious code in spatial_jellyfish_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The spatial_jellyfish_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the spatial_jellyfish_0xrequest package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, which can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall spatial_jellyfish_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the package from your project by running the command: npm uninstall spatial_jellyfish_0xrequest. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The spatial_jellyfish_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, affecting the integrity and security of your project.
You should uninstall the spatial_jellyfish_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring any signup.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
