Malicious Code Injection in nokire-lokcek59: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162815: Malicious code in nokire-lokcek59 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nokire-lokcek59 is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also poses significant risks to users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nokire-lokcek59 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. This manipulation removes private flags, alters version numbers, and creates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users who rely on the integrity of the npm ecosystem, as well as the degradation of trust in package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-lokcek59If 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 the nokire-lokcek59 package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes or additions.
Conclusion
The nokire-lokcek59 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Nokire-lokcek59 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You should immediately uninstall the package using npm uninstall nokire-lokcek59 and audit your project for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
There is no patch available for nokire-lokcek59 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
