Malicious Code Injection in aggregate_dragon_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99238: Malicious code in aggregate_dragon_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The aggregate_dragon_dumbs 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 the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers by inflating reputation scores through deceptive practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall aggregate_dragon_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 avoid using the aggregate_dragon_dumbs package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. If you must use it temporarily, ensure that you have strict monitoring in place to detect any unusual behavior.
Conclusion
The aggregate_dragon_dumbs package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with deceptive packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall aggregate_dragon_dumbs' and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
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