Malicious Code Injection in tall_quail_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109448: Malicious code in tall_quail_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tall_quail_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 distribution of token rewards through automated scripts. 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 in the tall_quail_0xrequest package originates from its involvement in a scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially introduce harmful code into dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tall_quail_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 tall_quail_0xrequest package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The tall_quail_0xrequest package poses significant security risks due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the distribution of token rewards.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names, leading to potential security risks.
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It is advisable to remove the tall_quail_0xrequest package immediately and replace it with a secure alternative.
While specific alternatives depend on your use case, consider researching trusted npm packages that offer similar functionalities without the associated risks.
