Malicious Code Injection in nokire-lokcek65: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162822: Malicious code in nokire-lokcek65 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-lokcek65' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-lokcek65' stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of applications using these packages but also affects the overall trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-lokcek65If 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 malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json does not include 'nokire-lokcek65'. You can also use the following command to remove it if it exists: 'npm uninstall nokire-lokcek65'.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-lokcek65' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Nokire-lokcek65 is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nokire-lokcek65' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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