Malicious Code Injection in kamasada-nuyata-budadi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157378: Malicious code in kamasada-nuyata-budadi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kamasada-nuyata-budadi package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. 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 automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kamasada-nuyata-budadi package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kamasada-nuyata-budadiIf 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-nuyata-budadi package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The kamasada-nuyata-budadi package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for publishing numerous derivative packages.
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your application's security if you inadvertently use affected packages.
You should uninstall the kamasada-nuyata-budadi package immediately and check for any other vulnerable packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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