Malicious Code Detected in finally-enum-byte-kappa-load Package
Summary
MAL-2025-20568: Malicious code in finally-enum-byte-kappa-load (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The 'finally-enum-byte-kappa-load' package is an npm module designed to facilitate certain programming tasks, likely involving enumeration and byte manipulation. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses a significant risk to applications that utilize this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'finally-enum-byte-kappa-load' package. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities within the applications that depend on it. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for developers to take immediate action to mitigate potential risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall finally-enum-byte-kappa-loadIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the 'finally-enum-byte-kappa-load' package and look for alternative libraries that do not have known vulnerabilities. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'finally-enum-byte-kappa-load' package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
See every vulnerability recorded for finally-enum-byte-kappa-load →
FAQ
It is an npm package designed for specific programming tasks, but it has been found to contain malicious code.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other malicious activities within your application.
No patch is available for the 'finally-enum-byte-kappa-load' package; it is recommended to uninstall the package instead.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
