Malicious Code Injection in doubtful_viper-gooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101747: Malicious code in doubtful_viper-gooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The doubtful_viper-gooddev package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the doubtful_viper-gooddev package originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This results in a pollution of the npm registry with numerous derivative packages, potentially leading to security risks and a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem. The malicious payload can also facilitate further exploitation by making it easier for attackers to distribute harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall doubtful_viper-gooddevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the doubtful_viper-gooddev package and any packages that depend on it. 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 needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The doubtful_viper-gooddev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the doubtful_viper-gooddev package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without needing to create an account.
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