Malicious Code Injection in voluminous_landfowl_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110624: Malicious code in voluminous_landfowl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The voluminous_landfowl_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to various malicious activities. This package is designed to manipulate npm registry entries, potentially impacting developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the voluminous_landfowl_0xrequest package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the security of applications that rely on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall voluminous_landfowl_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 voluminous_landfowl_0xrequest package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall voluminous_landfowl_0xrequest. This will help mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The voluminous_landfowl_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, often used in JavaScript applications.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising application security.
You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
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