Malicious Code Injection in round_piranha-silentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108217: Malicious code in round_piranha-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The round_piranha-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the round_piranha-silentdev package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall round_piranha-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, avoid using the round_piranha-silentdev package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The round_piranha-silentdev package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to uninstall the package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and publishes variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall round_piranha-silentdev' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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