Malicious Code Injection in human_bird-silentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103834: Malicious code in human_bird-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The human_bird-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate its own metadata and publish variants to inflate developer reputation scores, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the human_bird-silentdev package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file, removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of malicious variants, which can pollute the npm registry and compromise the security of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall human_bird-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 human_bird-silentdev package from your project by executing: npm uninstall human_bird-silentdev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative package.
Conclusion
The human_bird-silentdev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and republish variants. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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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 through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the human_bird-silentdev package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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