Malicious Code Injection in disappointed_dolphin_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101611: Malicious code in disappointed_dolphin_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'disappointed_dolphin_replicate_automation' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to automate tasks related to package publishing. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers and pollution of the npm registry. The continuous republishing of these variants poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall disappointed_dolphin_replicate_automationIf 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 avoid using the 'disappointed_dolphin_replicate_automation' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'disappointed_dolphin_replicate_automation' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or alternatives to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with compromised packages.
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You should remove the package immediately and check for any alternative solutions that do not pose security risks.
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Using this package can lead to security breaches, reputation damage, and potential data loss due to the malicious behavior embedded within.
