Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu87 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-162205: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu87 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-abimanyu87 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism for the tea.xyz protocol, but it has been compromised to perform harmful actions.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-abimanyu87 package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may 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-abimanyu87If 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-abimanyu87 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The nokire-abimanyu87 package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-abimanyu87 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign designed to exploit the npm registry.
Using the nokire-abimanyu87 package can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code and potentially leading to security breaches.
If you have installed the nokire-abimanyu87 package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu87.
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