Malicious Code Injection in cometdreamer: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-171053: Malicious code in cometdreamer (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
cometdreamer is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in cometdreamer originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file, removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including unauthorized access and potential exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cometdreamerIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the cometdreamer package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The cometdreamer 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 remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
cometdreamer is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks, including unauthorized access to your project.
You should remove the cometdreamer package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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