Malicious Code Injection in 'voluntary_harrier_dumbs' Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110631: Malicious code in voluntary_harrier_dumbs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'voluntary_harrier_dumbs' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to a polluted registry and potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'voluntary_harrier_dumbs' stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially introducing security flaws into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall voluntary_harrier_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 avoid using the 'voluntary_harrier_dumbs' package altogether. If it is already part of your project, consider removing it and replacing it with a trusted alternative. You can also monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to your code or installation.
Conclusion
The 'voluntary_harrier_dumbs' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious nature and the potential for security vulnerabilities in applications that use it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
Using this package can lead to the introduction of security flaws and pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your application.
You should remove the 'voluntary_harrier_dumbs' package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
