Malicious Code Injection in entitled_carp_dumbs Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-102129: Malicious code in entitled_carp_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The entitled_carp_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting developers by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. Its primary functionality is to facilitate the tea.xyz token reward campaign, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the entitled_carp_dumbs package stems from its inclusion in 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 fraudulently and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The malicious payload can lead to significant ramifications, including the potential for developers to unknowingly publish compromised packages, thereby affecting their projects and reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall entitled_carp_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 entitled_carp_dumbs package and any packages that may have been derived from it. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions that may indicate the presence of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The entitled_carp_dumbs package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The entitled_carp_dumbs package is a malicious npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the unintentional publication of compromised packages, which may harm your project's integrity and reputation.
If you have installed the entitled_carp_dumbs package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall entitled_carp_dumbs.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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