Malicious Code Injection in detailed_minnow_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101371: Malicious code in detailed_minnow_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The detailed_minnow_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used 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 package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the detailed_minnow_dumbs package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The source of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs these tactics to inflate developer reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall detailed_minnow_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 detailed_minnow_dumbs package from your project by using the command: npm uninstall detailed_minnow_dumbs. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The detailed_minnow_dumbs package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise your application. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, often used in JavaScript applications.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
You should immediately update or uninstall the detailed_minnow_dumbs package to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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