Malicious Code Vulnerability in extraordinary_dolphin_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102438: Malicious code in extraordinary_dolphin_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The extraordinary_dolphin_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall extraordinary_dolphin_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, avoid using the extraordinary_dolphin_dumbs package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this vulnerability. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The extraordinary_dolphin_dumbs package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the security of projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the extraordinary_dolphin_dumbs package immediately and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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