Malicious Code Injection in wet_hoverfly_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110820: Malicious code in wet_hoverfly_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wet_hoverfly_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various web-related functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of projects relying on this package, potentially allowing for further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wet_hoverfly_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the wet_hoverfly_0xrequest package in your project. If you need similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that are verified and do not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The wet_hoverfly_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and inflates developer reputation scores. Immediate action is required to remove this package from any projects to safeguard against potential exploitation.
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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 the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project, potentially allowing for further exploitation.
You should remove the wet_hoverfly_0xrequest package from your project immediately to mitigate any risks.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to uninstall the package entirely.
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