Malicious Code Injection in nokire-lokcek29: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162782: Malicious code in nokire-lokcek29 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-lokcek29' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. The primary function of these packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-lokcek29' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, potential data breaches, and exploitation of developers who rely on these packages for their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-lokcek29If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The 'nokire-lokcek29' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take proactive measures to secure their projects against such vulnerabilities. By utilizing tools like Vulert, developers can monitor their dependencies and ensure their applications remain safe.
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FAQ
Nokire-lokcek29 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nokire-lokcek29' and review your project for any other potentially harmful dependencies.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and employ tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project.
You can find detailed information about this vulnerability in the Open Source Vulnerability database or by using monitoring tools like Vulert.
