Malicious Code Injection in worthwhile_angelfish_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-111020: Malicious code in worthwhile_angelfish_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The worthwhile_angelfish_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate interactions with the tea protocol, which rewards developers for publishing packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall worthwhile_angelfish_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 worthwhile_angelfish_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall worthwhile_angelfish_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The worthwhile_angelfish_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the security of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches to ensure the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate interactions with the tea protocol.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names to inflate developer reputation scores.
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Yes, you can remove the package from your project and update to a patched version if available.
Uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall worthwhile_angelfish_0xrequest.
