Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kilua433: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162633: Malicious code in nokire-kilua433 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-kilua433' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-kilua433' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to publish derivative packages that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputational damage for developers and security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's package management system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kilua433If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using 'nokire-kilua433' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-kilua433' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and to remain vigilant about the packages they use. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
'nokire-kilua433' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your project's package metadata, potentially compromising its integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-kilua433' and audit your project for any other malicious dependencies.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which monitors for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application's status using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report and through resources like Vulert, which helps track and alert for vulnerabilities in open-source packages.
