Malicious Code Injection in 'disastrous_thrush_dumbs' Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101623: Malicious code in disastrous_thrush_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'disastrous_thrush_dumbs' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a vehicle for autopublishing scripts that generate derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'disastrous_thrush_dumbs' originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, potentially compromising their applications and systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall disastrous_thrush_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 avoid using the 'disastrous_thrush_dumbs' package altogether. If you have dependencies that require it, consider looking for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'disastrous_thrush_dumbs' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package.json files and republishing variants. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package.json, potentially compromising your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall disastrous_thrush_dumbs' and check your package-lock.json for any references.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json.
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