Malicious Code Injection in kapai-afama-agda Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157427: Malicious code in kapai-afama-agda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kapai-afama-agda package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kapai-afama-agda package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk of unintentional dependency on malicious code, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromises.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kapai-afama-agdaIf 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 kapai-afama-agda package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies and ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The kapai-afama-agda package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The kapai-afama-agda package 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 injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the kapai-afama-agda package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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