Malicious Code Injection in lutfi-nasipecel96-kyuki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88063: Malicious code in lutfi-nasipecel96-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lutfi-nasipecel96-kyuki 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 applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lutfi-nasipecel96-kyuki package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to trust the integrity of packages. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive information, disruption of application functionality, and damage to developer reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lutfi-nasipecel96-kyukiIf 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 lutfi-nasipecel96-kyuki package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The lutfi-nasipecel96-kyuki package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and potentially compromise your application's security.
You should uninstall the lutfi-nasipecel96-kyuki package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
