Malicious Code Injection in Sufficient Guan 0xRequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109275: Malicious code in sufficient_guan_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'sufficient_guan_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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores within the npm registry. However, this functionality has been exploited to introduce malicious code that compromises the integrity of the package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'sufficient_guan_0xrequest' package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sufficient_guan_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 'sufficient_guan_0xrequest' package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality without the associated risks. Ensure to review the alternatives thoroughly before integrating them into your project.
Conclusion
The 'sufficient_guan_0xrequest' package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or alternatives to ensure the safety of your project.
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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 introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the 'sufficient_guan_0xrequest' package from your project and consider using a trusted alternative.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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