Malicious Code Injection in nokire-lokcek63: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162820: Malicious code in nokire-lokcek63 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nokire-lokcek63 is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nokire-lokcek63 stems from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. This allows the package to generate random Indonesian-themed names and continuously republish variants, which can lead to a significant pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to manipulate developer reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-lokcek63If 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include nokire-lokcek63 or any other malicious packages. You can also use the following command to audit your packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The nokire-lokcek63 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their software.
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FAQ
Nokire-lokcek63 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that modifies package files to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-lokcek63' and check 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 using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Currently, there is no specific patched version available for nokire-lokcek63. The best course of action is to remove the package.
