Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kore11: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162697: Malicious code in nokire-kore11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-kore11' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It 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-kore11' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to exploit the npm registry by creating derivative packages with the intent of polluting the registry and misleading developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kore11If 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-kore11' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-kore11' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
'nokire-kore11' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially leading to unauthorized changes and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall 'nokire-kore11' immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-kore11' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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