Malicious Code Injection in rubber_hummingbird-silentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108230: Malicious code in rubber_hummingbird-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rubber_hummingbird-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the rubber_hummingbird-silentdev package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rubber_hummingbird-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 rubber_hummingbird-silentdev package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall rubber_hummingbird-silentdev'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The rubber_hummingbird-silentdev package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your project from potential exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of unauthorized packages, compromising your application's integrity.
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As a workaround, you can uninstall the rubber_hummingbird-silentdev package to mitigate the risk until a secure version is released.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report on the npm registry and through security advisories related to the rubber_hummingbird-silentdev package.
