Malicious Code Exploit in squealing_coral_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109050: Malicious code in squealing_coral_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The squealing_coral_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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on npm packages. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these harmful actions, making it a significant threat to the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall squealing_coral_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 avoid using the squealing_coral_0xrequest package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider looking for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The squealing_coral_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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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, potentially affecting other packages and developers relying on npm for their projects.
You should uninstall the squealing_coral_0xrequest package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
No patch is available for this specific package; the best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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