Malicious Code Vulnerability in tremendous_badger_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109816: Malicious code in tremendous_badger_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tremendous_badger_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages. The functionality of this package is compromised due to its involvement in autopublishing scripts that generate and publish numerous variants with altered metadata, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tremendous_badger_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 tremendous_badger_0xrequest package altogether. If it is already included in your project, remove it using the command: npm uninstall tremendous_badger_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The tremendous_badger_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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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 unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and potentially compromise your project's security.
You should uninstall the tremendous_badger_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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