Malicious Code Injection in real_turkey_dumbs Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-107767: Malicious code in real_turkey_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The real_turkey_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 scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the real_turkey_dumbs package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall real_turkey_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 real_turkey_dumbs package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json is monitored for any dependencies that may introduce vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The real_turkey_dumbs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
The real_turkey_dumbs package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and continuously republish variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application.
You should uninstall the real_turkey_dumbs package immediately and monitor your project for any other affected packages.
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