Malicious Code Injection in Thorough Parrotfish 0xRequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109632: Malicious code in thorough_parrotfish_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Thorough Parrotfish 0xRequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate npm's package registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which exploits npm's publishing features to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the Thorough Parrotfish 0xRequest package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The primary risk includes the pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is designed to operate stealthily, making it difficult for users to detect the changes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall thorough_parrotfish_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 remove the Thorough Parrotfish 0xRequest package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall thorough_parrotfish_0xrequest'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The Thorough Parrotfish 0xRequest package has been compromised with malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce security risks if the malicious code is executed in your environment.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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