Malicious Code Injection in kamasada-nutsai-asaffa Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157367: Malicious code in kamasada-nutsai-asaffa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kamasada-nutsai-asaffa package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kamasada-nutsai-asaffa package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the spread of malicious software within the developer community.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kamasada-nutsai-asaffaIf 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-nutsai-asaffa package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The kamasada-nutsai-asaffa package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
Remove the kamasada-nutsai-asaffa package from your project and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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