Malicious Code Vulnerability in philosophical_quelea_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107069: Malicious code in philosophical_quelea_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The philosophical_quelea_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem and is 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 and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in compromised developer accounts, loss of reputation, and potential exploitation of users who unknowingly install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall philosophical_quelea_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project. You can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to assess if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The philosophical_quelea_dumbs package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users alike. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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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.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of unauthorized packages, compromising your project's integrity.
Remove the philosophical_quelea_dumbs package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
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