Malicious Code Detected in plastic_dragon-silentdev: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-107103: Malicious code in plastic_dragon-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'plastic_dragon-silentdev' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'plastic_dragon-silentdev' originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to distribute malicious packages across npm. The malicious code within this package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of the affected applications but also undermines the trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall plastic_dragon-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json does not include 'plastic_dragon-silentdev'. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall plastic_dragon-silentdev.
Conclusion
The 'plastic_dragon-silentdev' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and flood the registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
'plastic_dragon-silentdev' is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'plastic_dragon-silentdev' immediately to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.
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