Malicious Code Injection in normal_prawn-silentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106374: Malicious code in normal_prawn-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The normal_prawn-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is suspected to be involved in a token reward campaign that has led to the proliferation of malicious packages on npm. Its primary function is to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications, but it has been compromised to serve malicious purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the normal_prawn-silentdev package stems from its association with 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 inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access, data corruption, and a compromised development environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall normal_prawn-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 normal_prawn-silentdev package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall normal_prawn-silentdev'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with the package until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The normal_prawn-silentdev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your development environment. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to mitigate potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data corruption.
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As a workaround, you can uninstall the package to prevent any malicious activity until a secure version is available.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the vulnerability report and on the npm registry.
