Malicious Code Injection in kamasada-nusta-budadant Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157340: Malicious code in kamasada-nusta-budadant (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kamasada-nusta-budadant package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with packages that manipulate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, potentially leading to a polluted npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kamasada-nusta-budadant 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, which can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes developers to inflate their reputation scores through such malicious practices. The ramifications include compromised package integrity, potential security risks for applications relying on these packages, and a cluttered npm registry that makes it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kamasada-nusta-budadantIf 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 avoid using the kamasada-nusta-budadant package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks from malicious packages.
Conclusion
The kamasada-nusta-budadant package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to projects using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The kamasada-nusta-budadant package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in your project, compromising its integrity and security.
You should uninstall the kamasada-nusta-budadant package immediately using npm uninstall kamasada-nusta-budadant.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring access to the code or installation.
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