Malicious Code Injection in voiceless_louse_dumbs: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-110614: Malicious code in voiceless_louse_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'voiceless_louse_dumbs' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify essential files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'voiceless_louse_dumbs' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. This allows the package to generate random names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republish these variants. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as they can lead to reputation inflation and the spread of malicious code across the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall voiceless_louse_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 avoid using the 'voiceless_louse_dumbs' package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your dependencies using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'voiceless_louse_dumbs' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'voiceless_louse_dumbs' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should remove 'voiceless_louse_dumbs' from your project and monitor for any unauthorized changes in your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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