Malicious Code Detected in analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-file Package
Summary
MAL-2025-14475: Malicious code in analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-file (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-file package is an npm library designed for managing AWS Lambda functions. It provides utilities for deploying and monitoring Lambda functions efficiently. However, it has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to users who integrate it into their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-file package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was reported by Amazon Inspector, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing third-party packages for security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-fileIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-file package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for potential security issues.
Conclusion
The analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-file package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a serious security threat. Users are advised to remove the package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is essential to maintaining application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for managing AWS Lambda functions, providing utilities for deployment and monitoring.
The specific nature of the malicious code has not been disclosed, but it poses risks such as unauthorized access and data breaches.
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Remove the analyze-lambda-daemon-kappa-file package from your project and consider using a secure alternative.
As of now, there is no patched version available. It is advised to remove the package until a secure version is released.
