Malicious Code Injection in nokire-arhani90 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-162408: Malicious code in nokire-arhani90 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-arhani90 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. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards from the tea.xyz protocol. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-arhani90 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation and distribution of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-arhani90If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the nokire-arhani90 package and consider replacing it with a similar, trusted package. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any signs of malicious activity.
Conclusion
The nokire-arhani90 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their projects.
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FAQ
The nokire-arhani90 package is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code and polluting the npm registry with untrusted packages.
If you have installed the nokire-arhani90 package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-arhani90' and review your other dependencies for potential vulnerabilities.
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