Malicious Code Injection in kamasada-nuyata-bustad Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157386: Malicious code in kamasada-nuyata-bustad (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kamasada-nuyata-bustad package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kamasada-nuyata-bustad package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. This could lead to security risks for developers who unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kamasada-nuyata-bustadIf 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-bustad package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The kamasada-nuyata-bustad package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the kamasada-nuyata-bustad package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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