Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in kinetix-default-token-list Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191117: Malicious code in kinetix-default-token-list (npm). Affects kinetix-default-token-list versions 1.0.5. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kinetix-default-token-list package is an npm library that provides a default list of cryptocurrency tokens for developers to integrate into their applications. It is widely used in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects and other blockchain-related applications. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to any system that has it installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the kinetix-default-token-list package. This code can compromise the entire system where the package is installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the code is categorized under CWE-506, indicating that it embeds harmful functionalities that can lead to severe security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kinetix-default-token-listIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no effective workarounds for this vulnerability other than removing the package entirely. Users should ensure that their systems are secure and monitor for any signs of compromise.
Conclusion
The kinetix-default-token-list package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to systems using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and secure any sensitive information. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
You should immediately uninstall the package and rotate any sensitive information stored on your system.
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No, there is currently no patched version available for this package.
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