Malicious Code Vulnerability in dry_rhinoceros-toolteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101788: Malicious code in dry_rhinoceros-toolteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dry_rhinoceros-toolteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for developing and managing JavaScript applications. 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 assist developers in their tool development processes, but it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dry_rhinoceros-toolteadev package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, while simultaneously polluting the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of the developer's environment, potentially compromising sensitive data and application integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dry_rhinoceros-toolteadevIf 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 dry_rhinoceros-toolteadev package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall dry_rhinoceros-toolteadev. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The dry_rhinoceros-toolteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise application security. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and alerting for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for tool development, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to prevent any malicious activity.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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