Malicious Code Vulnerability in Toxic Coyote Dumbs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109790: Malicious code in toxic_coyote_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'toxic_coyote_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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the 'toxic_coyote_dumbs' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior pollutes the npm registry and can significantly impact developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem, making it a serious concern for developers relying on package integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall toxic_coyote_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 monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json and regularly audit your dependencies using npm audit. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time. 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 'toxic_coyote_dumbs' package contains malicious code that poses a significant threat to the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The 'toxic_coyote_dumbs' package is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution.
No, there is currently no patched version of the 'toxic_coyote_dumbs' package available. The recommended action is to uninstall it.
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If you have installed the 'toxic_coyote_dumbs' package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall toxic_coyote_dumbs.
