Malicious Code Injection in weekly_dolphin_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110794: Malicious code in weekly_dolphin_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'weekly_dolphin_0xrequest' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using this package, as it may lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall weekly_dolphin_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 'weekly_dolphin_0xrequest' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any changes that may indicate the presence of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'weekly_dolphin_0xrequest' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for any vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the 'weekly_dolphin_0xrequest' package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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