Malicious Code Injection in daily_antelope_dumbs: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-101183: Malicious code in daily_antelope_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'daily_antelope_dumbs' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during 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 compromises the integrity of the npm registry, making it susceptible to malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'daily_antelope_dumbs' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to the exploitation of unsuspecting developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall daily_antelope_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, avoid using the 'daily_antelope_dumbs' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'daily_antelope_dumbs' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any other vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall daily_antelope_dumbs' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, consider using other reputable npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
