Malicious Code Injection in nokire-genji34: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162522: Malicious code in nokire-genji34 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-genji34' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. The presence of such packages poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-genji34' originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to create derivative packages that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks and reputation damage for developers. The package is part of a broader trend of malicious npm packages that exploit the registry for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-genji34If 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-genji34' and any packages that depend on it until a fix is confirmed. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-genji34' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-genji34' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-genji34' and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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