Malicious Code Vulnerability in chosen_dragon_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100390: Malicious code in chosen_dragon_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The chosen_dragon_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious code is part of a broader trend of packages flooding the npm registry with harmful scripts.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall chosen_dragon_dumbsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the affected package from your project.
Conclusion
The chosen_dragon_dumbs package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The chosen_dragon_dumbs package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks.
You should immediately uninstall the chosen_dragon_dumbs package using 'npm uninstall chosen_dragon_dumbs' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
As of now, there is no patched version available for the chosen_dragon_dumbs package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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