Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu81 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-162199: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu81 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-abimanyu81 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 malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to serve as a tool for developers, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the nokire-abimanyu81 package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent behind this manipulation is to inflate developer reputation scores for the tea protocol token rewards. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu81If 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-abimanyu81 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unexpected changes in the package.json file.
Conclusion
The nokire-abimanyu81 package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any other vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-abimanyu81 package is a JavaScript package in the npm ecosystem that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the nokire-abimanyu81 package immediately and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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