Malicious Code Injection in Relevant Hedgehog Dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107855: Malicious code in relevant_hedgehog_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'relevant_hedgehog_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 applications that depend on it.
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 allowing attackers to exploit these packages. The malicious code can affect any project that includes this package, leading to security risks and potential data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall relevant_hedgehog_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 'relevant_hedgehog_dumbs' package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The 'relevant_hedgehog_dumbs' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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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 can compromise your application's integrity, leading to potential security risks and data breaches.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your package-lock.json file for any references to it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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