Malicious Code Injection in Resident Eagle Dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107928: Malicious code in resident_eagle_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'resident_eagle_dumbs' package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, leading to potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the 'resident_eagle_dumbs' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The implications of this vulnerability include the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data, the spread of malicious packages, and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, exacerbating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall resident_eagle_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 the 'resident_eagle_dumbs' package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. This will ensure that the malicious package is not included in your project. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project 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 'resident_eagle_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 projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The 'resident_eagle_dumbs' package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, the spread of malicious packages, and the pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the 'resident_eagle_dumbs' package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit https://vulert.com for more information.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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