Malicious Code Injection in innovative_beetle_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104234: Malicious code in innovative_beetle_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The innovative_beetle_dumbs package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the innovative_beetle_dumbs package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may inadvertently use these malicious packages, risking the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall innovative_beetle_dumbsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the innovative_beetle_dumbs package by removing it from your dependencies. You can do this by executing the command: npm uninstall innovative_beetle_dumbs. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The innovative_beetle_dumbs package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the innovative_beetle_dumbs package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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