Malicious Code Injection in nokire-korean16 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-162747: Malicious code in nokire-korean16 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-korean16 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various functionalities within JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-korean16 package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of applications that depend on this package, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-korean16If 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-korean16 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The nokire-korean16 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package information and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The nokire-korean16 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application's dependencies, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the nokire-korean16 package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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