Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu52: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-162167: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu52 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-abimanyu52' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package is particularly concerning due to its ability to modify critical files and republish malicious variants, impacting the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-abimanyu52' stems from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly use tainted packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu52If 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-abimanyu52' package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Ensure that your package-lock.json is monitored for any unauthorized changes. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-abimanyu52' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and review your project for any potential impacts caused by its use.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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