Malicious Code Injection in circular_ladybug_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100502: Malicious code in circular_ladybug_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The circular_ladybug_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous variants of the package, often with altered names and configurations.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package's involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to manipulate npm's reputation system. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised security for applications relying on this package, as it may introduce unverified and potentially harmful code into the software supply chain.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall circular_ladybug_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 circular_ladybug_dumbs package altogether. If it is already in your project, consider removing it and replacing it with a trusted alternative. You can also use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall circular_ladybug_dumbs.
Conclusion
The circular_ladybug_dumbs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's reputation system. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can introduce unverified and potentially harmful code into your application, compromising its security.
You should uninstall the circular_ladybug_dumbs package immediately and consider using a trusted alternative.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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