Malicious Code Injection in nokire-arjuna24: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162435: Malicious code in nokire-arjuna24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
Background
The package 'nokire-arjuna24' 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 for token rewards, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-arjuna24' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise other packages and applications that depend on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-arjuna24If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the 'nokire-arjuna24' package and replace it with a reputable alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-arjuna24' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly check for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and ensuring the security of your applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for nokire-arjuna24 →
FAQ
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the reputation of developers and potentially compromising other packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
If you have installed 'nokire-arjuna24', it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and generates random package names, allowing it to continuously republish variants to the npm registry.
There are no patches available for 'nokire-arjuna24' as it is recommended to remove the package entirely rather than attempting to patch it.
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
