Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu50: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162165: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu50 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-abimanyu50' 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 are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-abimanyu50' originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu50If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the 'nokire-abimanyu50' package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always review the packages you are using and check for any known vulnerabilities before integrating them into your project.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-abimanyu50' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and adopt best practices for package management to safeguard your applications.
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FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your project's package.json file, potentially exposing your application to further security threats.
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Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu50' and review your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
No patches are available for this package due to its malicious nature. The best course of action is to remove it entirely.
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