Malicious Code Injection in remarkable_thrush_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107894: Malicious code in remarkable_thrush_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The remarkable_thrush_dumbs package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This vulnerability exposes developers to risks associated with code integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign linked to the tea.xyz token reward system. It includes scripts that automatically 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 integrity of applications that depend on this package. The ramifications include the risk of executing untrusted code and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall remarkable_thrush_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 file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that you do not include remarkable_thrush_dumbs in your package.json or package-lock.json files. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The remarkable_thrush_dumbs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and alerting for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the execution of untrusted code and compromise the integrity of your application by polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the remarkable_thrush_dumbs package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
