Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu28: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162140: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-abimanyu28' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to manipulate the npm registry, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-abimanyu28' originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of the packages, potentially leading to security breaches and misuse of developer credentials.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu28If 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 'nokire-abimanyu28' package and monitor your dependencies for any similar malicious packages. Regularly audit your npm packages using the command 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-abimanyu28' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'nokire-abimanyu28' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and potentially exposes your project to security risks.
If you have installed 'nokire-abimanyu28', you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu28' and audit your project for other vulnerabilities.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your npm packages, use trusted sources, and keep your dependencies updated to their latest versions.
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