Malicious Code Vulnerability in worldwide_emu_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-111000: Malicious code in worldwide_emu_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The worldwide_emu_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 its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the worldwide_emu_0xrequest package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The implications of this vulnerability include potential exposure of sensitive information, unauthorized access to systems, and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall worldwide_emu_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 worldwide_emu_0xrequest package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall worldwide_emu_0xrequest'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The worldwide_emu_0xrequest package contains a serious vulnerability due to embedded malicious code that can compromise application security. It is crucial to update or remove the package to protect your application and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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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 malicious code can modify your package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive information and leading to unauthorized access.
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You can temporarily uninstall the worldwide_emu_0xrequest package to mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report and the npm registry, as well as through security advisories related to the package.
