Malicious Code Injection in ordinary_dingo-silentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106768: Malicious code in ordinary_dingo-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ordinary_dingo-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized 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 developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ordinary_dingo-silentdev package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ordinary_dingo-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 avoid using the ordinary_dingo-silentdev package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you may consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The ordinary_dingo-silentdev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
ordinary_dingo-silentdev is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of other packages, affecting the overall security of your project.
You should remove the ordinary_dingo-silentdev package from your project immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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