Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kilua64 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-162656: Malicious code in nokire-kilua64 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-kilua64 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-kilua64 package originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has led to the creation of numerous malicious packages that include scripts designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kilua64If 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 remove the nokire-kilua64 package from your project if it is not essential. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall nokire-kilua64. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The nokire-kilua64 package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure their projects by updating or removing affected packages.
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FAQ
The nokire-kilua64 package is a JavaScript package available on npm, which is used for various development purposes but has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you are using nokire-kilua64, you should update to the latest version or remove the package from your project to avoid security risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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