Malicious Code Injection in interior_echidna_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104336: Malicious code in interior_echidna_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The interior_echidna_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is often utilized in various applications for its functionalities related to token reward campaigns. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the interior_echidna_dumbs package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall interior_echidna_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 manually remove the interior_echidna_dumbs package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall interior_echidna_dumbs. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The interior_echidna_dumbs package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The interior_echidna_dumbs package is an npm package associated with token reward campaigns, but it has been identified as malicious due to its harmful scripts.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by modifying package metadata and flooding the npm registry with malicious variants.
You should uninstall the interior_echidna_dumbs package immediately and monitor your application for any unexpected behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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