Malicious Code Vulnerability in weak_hummingbird_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110765: Malicious code in weak_hummingbird_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The weak_hummingbird_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 code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The malicious scripts included in this package are designed to automate the process of creating and publishing these harmful derivatives, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall weak_hummingbird_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The weak_hummingbird_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code, which can compromise the npm registry and affect developers. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the weak_hummingbird_0xrequest package immediately using 'npm uninstall weak_hummingbird_0xrequest'.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without any signup.
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