Malicious Code Injection in kapai-safa-agada Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157433: Malicious code in kapai-safa-agada (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kapai-safa-agada package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kapai-safa-agada package originates from its association with a malicious campaign designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kapai-safa-agadaIf 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-safa-agada package altogether until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The kapai-safa-agada package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take appropriate actions to secure their projects. Regular updates and monitoring tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The kapai-safa-agada package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with harmful packages.
If you have installed the kapai-safa-agada package, you should update it to the latest version or remove it from your project to mitigate any risks.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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