Malicious Code Injection in kamasada-nutsai-kaffa Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157372: Malicious code in kamasada-nutsai-kaffa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kamasada-nutsai-kaffa package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that manipulate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kamasada-nutsai-kaffa package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kamasada-nutsai-kaffaIf 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-nutsai-kaffa package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall kamasada-nutsai-kaffa. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a patched version is available.
Conclusion
The kamasada-nutsai-kaffa package contains a serious vulnerability that can lead to the injection of malicious code into applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package and check your application for any unintended consequences or vulnerabilities.
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