Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kore10: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162696: Malicious code in nokire-kore10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-kore10' is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign on npm. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-kore10' stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kore10If 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 use the following command to prevent the installation of this malicious package: 'npm install --no-save nokire-kore10'. However, the best practice is to remove the package entirely from your project.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-kore10' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers must take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-kore10' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nokire-kore10' and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep your packages updated, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
