Malicious Code Injection in Delighted Bear Dumbs Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-101316: Malicious code in delighted_bear_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'delighted_bear_dumbs' package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This specific package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'delighted_bear_dumbs' package originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall delighted_bear_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 'delighted_bear_dumbs' package altogether. If it is already included in your project, consider replacing it with a reputable alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The 'delighted_bear_dumbs' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code injection capabilities. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious activities.
It can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code and potentially leading to security breaches.
You should remove the package from your project and consider using a reputable alternative.
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