Malicious Code Vulnerability in musasiak-butsd-fa Package
Summary
MAL-2025-161003: Malicious code in musasiak-butsd-fa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The musasiak-butsd-fa package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the musasiak-butsd-fa package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that deploys autopublish scripts. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious behavior can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, potentially introducing security risks and instability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall musasiak-butsd-faIf 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 remove the musasiak-butsd-fa package from your project by executing: npm uninstall musasiak-butsd-fa. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess alternative packages or wait for a secure update.
Conclusion
The musasiak-butsd-fa package contains a serious vulnerability due to its association with a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
musasiak-butsd-fa is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code, compromising the integrity and security of your application.
You should immediately update the package to the latest secure version or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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