Malicious Code Injection in Varied Locust 0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110346: Malicious code in varied_locust_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The varied_locust_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 automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the varied_locust_0xrequest package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the integrity of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall varied_locust_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 varied_locust_0xrequest package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall varied_locust_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The varied_locust_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your application from potential harm.
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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 vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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