Malicious Code Injection in accepted_macaw_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99075: Malicious code in accepted_macaw_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The accepted_macaw_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the accepted_macaw_dumbs package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the proliferation of malicious packages within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall accepted_macaw_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 accepted_macaw_dumbs package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The accepted_macaw_dumbs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The accepted_macaw_dumbs package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which is known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the accepted_macaw_dumbs package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
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