Malicious Code Vulnerability in nokire-arjuna19: Exploitation of npm Registry
Summary
MAL-2025-162429: Malicious code in nokire-arjuna19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-arjuna19' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. Its functionality includes creating random package names and modifying package metadata, making it susceptible to malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-arjuna19' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This allows the package to continuously republish variants with randomized names, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, and a compromised development environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-arjuna19If 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 prevent the installation of 'nokire-arjuna19' by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid the automatic installation of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-arjuna19' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates to safeguard your project.
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FAQ
'nokire-arjuna19' is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove 'nokire-arjuna19' from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address this vulnerability.
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