Malicious Code Injection in kamasada-nutai-kyaed Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157357: Malicious code in kamasada-nutai-kyaed (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kamasada-nutai-kyaed 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 and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kamasada-nutai-kyaed package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kamasada-nutai-kyaedIf 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-nutai-kyaed package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The kamasada-nutai-kyaed package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
The kamasada-nutai-kyaed package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, which may compromise its security and integrity.
If you have installed the kamasada-nutai-kyaed package, you should update it to the latest patched version or remove it from your project.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, always review package dependencies, use trusted sources, and regularly update your packages.
