Malicious Code Injection in guilty_camel_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103427: Malicious code in guilty_camel_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The guilty_camel_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses significant risks to developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the guilty_camel_dumbs package, which is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities and malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall guilty_camel_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 guilty_camel_dumbs package and any packages that may have been published as derivatives of it. Regularly monitor your package dependencies for any signs of malicious activity.
Conclusion
The guilty_camel_dumbs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The guilty_camel_dumbs package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
If you have installed the guilty_camel_dumbs package, you should uninstall it immediately and review your other dependencies for any related issues.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There are no patched versions of the guilty_camel_dumbs package available. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
