Malicious Code Injection in nokire-loklok64: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162920: Malicious code in nokire-loklok64 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-loklok64' 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 by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers who may unknowingly use these packages in their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-loklok64' stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits the npm ecosystem for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-loklok64If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can use the following command to prevent the installation of the malicious package in your project: 'npm install --no-optional nokire-loklok64'. However, the best practice is to remove the package entirely.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-loklok64' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
'nokire-loklok64' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Using 'nokire-loklok64' can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
If you have already used 'nokire-loklok64', it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
There are no patches available for 'nokire-loklok64' as it is a malicious package. The recommended action is to remove it from your project.
