Malicious Code Injection in nokire-kore14: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162700: Malicious code in nokire-kore14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-kore14' is part of a broader campaign that exploits the npm ecosystem, primarily targeting developers involved in token reward systems. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation within the npm registry. Its malicious nature stems from scripts that modify package metadata and continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-kore14' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on these packages. The continuous republishing of these variants can also clutter the registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-kore14If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually check your package-lock.json file for any instances of 'nokire-kore14' and remove it. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal: npm uninstall nokire-kore14. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-kore14' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-kore14' is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'nokire-kore14' immediately to prevent any potential security risks.
Currently, there is no patched version available for 'nokire-kore14'. The best course of action is to remove the package entirely.
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