Malicious Code Injection in adequate_pike_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99176: Malicious code in adequate_pike_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The adequate_pike_dumbs package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the adequate_pike_dumbs package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the integrity of their projects. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall adequate_pike_dumbsIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include adequate_pike_dumbs or any other similar malicious packages. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall adequate_pike_dumbs.
Conclusion
The adequate_pike_dumbs package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects to maintain the integrity of their software. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The adequate_pike_dumbs package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the adequate_pike_dumbs package immediately to prevent any potential risks associated with its malicious behavior.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the adequate_pike_dumbs package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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