Malicious Code Injection in acceptable_mole_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99069: Malicious code in acceptable_mole_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The acceptable_mole_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the acceptable_mole_dumbs package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the affected package but also leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which can clutter the npm registry and potentially introduce security risks to applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall acceptable_mole_dumbsIf 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 acceptable_mole_dumbs package and replace it with a similar package that does not have known vulnerabilities. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any changes using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The acceptable_mole_dumbs package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the affected package, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications against future threats.
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FAQ
The acceptable_mole_dumbs package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application if it inadvertently depends on affected packages.
You should uninstall the acceptable_mole_dumbs package immediately and monitor your project for any other potentially affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file and alerts you in real-time for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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