Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu47 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-162161: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu47 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-abimanyu47 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 various packages. The primary functionality of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-abimanyu47 package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but can also lead to security risks for developers who inadvertently use these compromised packages in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu47If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the nokire-abimanyu47 package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nokire-abimanyu47 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-abimanyu47 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can compromise your application's integrity by introducing malicious code that modifies package configurations and can lead to security risks.
You should immediately uninstall the nokire-abimanyu47 package using the command npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu47 and check for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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