Malicious Code Injection in disabled_asp_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101602: Malicious code in disabled_asp_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The disabled_asp_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the disabled_asp_dumbs package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary risk is that it can lead to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing users to further malicious activities. The scripts involved are designed to autopublish variants, which can continuously flood the registry with these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall disabled_asp_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The disabled_asp_dumbs package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users by polluting the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The disabled_asp_dumbs package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can flood the npm registry with compromised packages, affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the disabled_asp_dumbs package immediately using 'npm uninstall disabled_asp_dumbs' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
