Malicious Code Injection in Complicated Gopher Dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100783: Malicious code in complicated_gopher_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'complicated_gopher_dumbs' package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for users relying on this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'complicated_gopher_dumbs' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk of unintentional code execution and dependency issues for developers who may unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall complicated_gopher_dumbsIf 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 remove the 'complicated_gopher_dumbs' package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall complicated_gopher_dumbs'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The 'complicated_gopher_dumbs' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to implement monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code, which may compromise the security of your application and its dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior or dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your packages, use tools like Vulert for monitoring vulnerabilities, and review your dependencies for any known issues.
