Malicious Code Injection in nokire-akaza89: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162306: Malicious code in nokire-akaza89 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-akaza89' is part of a larger campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to manipulate npm's package registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-akaza89' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to compromised developer environments, potential data leaks, and a degraded quality of packages available in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-akaza89If 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 'nokire-akaza89' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Additionally, consider using a lock file to maintain the integrity of your dependencies and prevent the installation of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-akaza89' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the registry with unwanted variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies regularly to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
'nokire-akaza89' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards.
This vulnerability can compromise your project by introducing malicious code, altering package configurations, and potentially leading to data leaks.
You should immediately uninstall 'nokire-akaza89' using 'npm uninstall nokire-akaza89' and check for any other affected packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
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