Malicious Code Injection in kentung-10 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-157489: Malicious code in kentung-10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kentung-10 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kentung-10 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is tied to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages. The ramifications include compromised developer reputations and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kentung-10If 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 kentung-10 package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The kentung-10 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and can lead to reputational damage for developers. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The kentung-10 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and developer reputation.
You should uninstall the kentung-10 package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
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