Malicious Code Injection in nokire-abimanyu98 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-162217: Malicious code in nokire-abimanyu98 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-abimanyu98 package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. The package's functionality has been compromised, making it susceptible to exploitation through malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-abimanyu98 package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu98If 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 remove the nokire-abimanyu98 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall nokire-abimanyu98. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The nokire-abimanyu98 package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to mitigate any potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
The nokire-abimanyu98 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the nokire-abimanyu98 package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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