Malicious Code Injection in suspicious_blackbird_dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109410: Malicious code in suspicious_blackbird_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The suspicious_blackbird_dumbs package is part of a larger ecosystem within the npm registry, often 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 the integrity 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 leads to the continuous republishing of variants, effectively polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of package management systems. The scripts involved (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate these malicious activities, making it difficult for users to detect the underlying issues.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suspicious_blackbird_dumbsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json file does not include suspicious_blackbird_dumbs. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall suspicious_blackbird_dumbs.
Conclusion
The suspicious_blackbird_dumbs package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects to maintain the integrity of their software dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious scripts can compromise your package management integrity, leading to potential security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the suspicious_blackbird_dumbs package immediately to mitigate any risks associated with its malicious behavior.
Currently, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to remove the package entirely.
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