Malicious Code Injection in chilly_angelfish_dumbs: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-100384: Malicious code in chilly_angelfish_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'chilly_angelfish_dumbs' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk as it can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages within the npm registry, affecting developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly install malicious packages, potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall chilly_angelfish_dumbsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'chilly_angelfish_dumbs' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'chilly_angelfish_dumbs' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and proliferate harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes malicious packages.
It can lead to the installation of malicious packages, compromising your application's security and integrity.
Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall chilly_angelfish_dumbs' and check for any related dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
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