Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kilua60: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162652: Malicious code in nokire-kilua60 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-kilua60' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is designed to facilitate the development and sharing of code among developers. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-kilua60' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The malicious code embedded in this package modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kilua60If 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 the 'nokire-kilua60' package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to your package.json file.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-kilua60' 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 crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-kilua60' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project's dependencies, potentially introducing security risks and instability.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any changes made by the malicious code.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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