Malicious Code Vulnerability in obedient_scallop_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106476: Malicious code in obedient_scallop_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The obedient_scallop_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious scripts included (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate these processes, making it difficult for users to detect the malicious activity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall obedient_scallop_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 avoid using the obedient_scallop_dumbs package altogether. If you have already installed it, consider using a package lock file to prevent the installation of this malicious package in the future. You can also monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your open-source packages.
Conclusion
The obedient_scallop_dumbs package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the security of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's reputation and security.
You should uninstall the obedient_scallop_dumbs package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
