Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kilua49: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162639: Malicious code in nokire-kilua49 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-kilua49' is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior aims 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-kilua49' originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of applications using this package but also affects the overall trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kilua49If 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 this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json does not include 'nokire-kilua49'. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall nokire-kilua49.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-kilua49' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-kilua49' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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