Malicious Code Injection in noble_clam-silentdev: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-106358: Malicious code in noble_clam-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
noble_clam-silentdev is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with malicious activities. 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 due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in noble_clam-silentdev stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, making it difficult to track and mitigate the impact.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall noble_clam-silentdevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the noble_clam-silentdev package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The noble_clam-silentdev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised variants. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
noble_clam-silentdev is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious due to its behavior of modifying package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of compromised packages in your project, potentially exposing your application to security risks and affecting its integrity.
If you have installed noble_clam-silentdev, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall noble_clam-silentdev.
Currently, there are no patches available for noble_clam-silentdev. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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