Malicious Code Vulnerability in subjective_bonobo_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109228: Malicious code in subjective_bonobo_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The subjective_bonobo_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the subjective_bonobo_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall subjective_bonobo_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The subjective_bonobo_0xrequest package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of your application. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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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 publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata and potentially expose your application to security risks.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file and alerts you to any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
