Malicious Code Injection in democratic_gamefowl-silentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101334: Malicious code in democratic_gamefowl-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The democratic_gamefowl-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. It is typically utilized for various functionalities within applications, but it has recently been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is among several that have been compromised to include harmful scripts that can affect the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the democratic_gamefowl-silentdev package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to create and republish numerous derivative packages, thereby polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other applications that rely on these packages. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a significant increase in the risk of dependency confusion attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall democratic_gamefowl-silentdevIf 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 remove the democratic_gamefowl-silentdev package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall democratic_gamefowl-silentdev'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The democratic_gamefowl-silentdev package has been compromised, leading to significant security vulnerabilities. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and potentially expose your application to security risks.
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