Malicious Code Injection in supreme_owl_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109330: Malicious code in supreme_owl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The supreme_owl_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of unintentional dependency on compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in applications using this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall supreme_owl_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, avoid using the supreme_owl_0xrequest package in your project. If you must use it, consider isolating it in a controlled environment where its impact can be monitored, and ensure that your application has robust security measures in place to mitigate potential risks.
Conclusion
The supreme_owl_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and publishes harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies closely to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, leading to the introduction of insecure dependencies and potential security breaches.
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Uninstall the package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any references to it. Remove those references to ensure complete removal.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to uninstall the package until a secure version is released.
