Malicious Code Injection in tremendous_minnow-silentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109820: Malicious code in tremendous_minnow-silentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tremendous_minnow-silentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the tremendous_minnow-silentdev package. These scripts are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the reliability of their dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tremendous_minnow-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 tremendous_minnow-silentdev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall tremendous_minnow-silentdev. This will prevent the execution of any malicious scripts associated with the package.
Conclusion
The tremendous_minnow-silentdev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to mitigate potential harm. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation damage and dependency issues.
You should uninstall the package immediately and update your project to remove any dependencies on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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