Malicious Code Injection in funny_cockroach_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102985: Malicious code in funny_cockroach_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The funny_cockroach_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the funny_cockroach_dumbs package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the introduction of untrusted code into applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall funny_cockroach_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 funny_cockroach_dumbs package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, ensure that your package.json file does not include any references to this package.
Conclusion
The funny_cockroach_dumbs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that modifies package metadata and republishing behavior.
It can introduce untrusted code into your application, potentially leading to security breaches and dependency confusion.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall funny_cockroach_dumbs.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
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