Malicious Code Injection in stingy_stingray_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109145: Malicious code in stingy_stingray_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The stingy_stingray_0xrequest package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The functionality of this package is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It also generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the spread of malicious code across projects that rely on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall stingy_stingray_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 manually inspect your package.json file and remove any references to the stingy_stingray_0xrequest package. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The stingy_stingray_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies regularly to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any unintended changes made by the malicious code.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted sources for packages, and employ tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without needing to sign up.
