Malicious Code Injection in Genuine Whippet Dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103105: Malicious code in genuine_whippet_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'genuine_whippet_dumbs' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its functionality is compromised by malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with fake packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall genuine_whippet_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 'genuine_whippet_dumbs' package and instead utilize alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'genuine_whippet_dumbs' package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of fake packages.
Using this package can lead to security risks, as it may introduce malicious code that compromises your application's integrity.
You should remove the 'genuine_whippet_dumbs' package from your project immediately and consider using a secure alternative.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
