Malicious Code Vulnerability in relieved_finch_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107863: Malicious code in relieved_finch_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The relieved_finch_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, but it also leads to pollution of the npm registry with potentially harmful packages. The continuous republishing of these variants can create significant security risks for developers relying on the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall relieved_finch_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 temporarily avoid using the relieved_finch_dumbs package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The relieved_finch_dumbs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your application.
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FAQ
The relieved_finch_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem and is involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should remove the relieved_finch_dumbs package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities, and utilize tools like Vulert for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
