Malicious Code Detected in peaceful_orangutan-silentdev Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-107013: Malicious code in peaceful_orangutan-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The peaceful_orangutan-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities, leading to potential security risks for developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being associated with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random names, ultimately leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and expose users to security risks by introducing untrusted code into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall peaceful_orangutan-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, you can avoid using the peaceful_orangutan-silentdev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The peaceful_orangutan-silentdev package poses a significant security risk due to its association with a malicious npm campaign. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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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 the publication of derivative packages.
If you are using this package, it can introduce untrusted code into your project, potentially leading to security breaches and instability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall peaceful_orangutan-silentdev.
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