Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu68 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-162184: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu68 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-abimanyu68 package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-abimanyu68 package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu68If 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-abimanyu68 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The nokire-abimanyu68 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-abimanyu68 package is part of a series of npm packages linked to a token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your application's security.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Check your application against the vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
You should uninstall the package immediately and audit your dependencies to ensure no other malicious packages are present.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
