Malicious Code Vulnerability in nokirane-asa Package
Summary
MAL-2025-162105: Malicious code in nokirane-asa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokirane-asa package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokirane-asa package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of other packages relying on this ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokirane-asaIf 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 nokirane-asa package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The nokirane-asa package poses a significant risk due to its malicious nature and association with a campaign designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your application.
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FAQ
The nokirane-asa package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the nokirane-asa package immediately and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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