Malicious Code Injection in supreme_pony_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109331: Malicious code in supreme_pony_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The supreme_pony_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has led to the proliferation of similar malicious packages in the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the supreme_pony_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code designed to manipulate the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's package management system, posing significant risks such as registry pollution and potential security breaches for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall supreme_pony_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 the supreme_pony_0xrequest package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json does not include this package, and regularly audit your dependencies for any malicious code.
Conclusion
The supreme_pony_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to registry pollution and potential security risks, as it modifies package metadata and repackages malicious code.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it entirely from your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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