Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kilua34: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162622: Malicious code in nokire-kilua34 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-kilua34' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-kilua34' stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kilua34If 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-kilua34' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-kilua34' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications are secure from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'nokire-kilua34' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks or instability in your application.
You should uninstall 'nokire-kilua34' immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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