Malicious Code Vulnerability in nokire-lokcek13 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-162765: Malicious code in nokire-lokcek13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-lokcek13 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-lokcek13 package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised security for developers and users who rely on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-lokcek13If 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 avoid using the nokire-lokcek13 package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json file and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The nokire-lokcek13 package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and stay informed about potential updates or patches to ensure the security of their projects.
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FAQ
The nokire-lokcek13 package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should remove the nokire-lokcek13 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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