Malicious Code Injection in nokire-akaza82: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162299: Malicious code in nokire-akaza82 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-akaza82' 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. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-akaza82' originates from its design to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants to pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications relying on these packages, as they may inadvertently incorporate malicious code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-akaza82If 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-akaza82' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-akaza82' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-akaza82' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious and is part of a campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
If your application uses 'nokire-akaza82', it may inadvertently execute malicious code that could compromise your application's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-akaza82' and check for any alternatives.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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