Malicious Code Vulnerability in kentung-80 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157565: Malicious code in kentung-80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kentung-80 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the kentung-80 package originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of the packages they use. The malicious payload can also affect the reputation of legitimate developers by flooding the registry with spammy packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kentung-80If 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-80 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The kentung-80 package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The kentung-80 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and floods the npm registry with spammy packages, potentially harming your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the kentung-80 package immediately using 'npm uninstall kentung-80' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
