Malicious Code Injection in kamasada-nutai-kyased Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157358: Malicious code in kamasada-nutai-kyased (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kamasada-nutai-kyased 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 in exchange 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-kyased package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to potential security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kamasada-nutai-kyasedIf 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 kamasada-nutai-kyased package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall kamasada-nutai-kyased. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with the package.
Conclusion
The kamasada-nutai-kyased package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to protect your applications from potential security threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can lead to the use of compromised packages, potentially exposing your application to security risks.
You should update the package to the latest patched version or uninstall it to mitigate the risk.
You can refer to the official npm registry or security advisories for detailed information on the vulnerability.
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