Malicious Code Injection in nokire-loklok90: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162949: Malicious code in nokire-loklok90 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-loklok90' is part of a series of npm packages that have emerged as part of 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 clutters the npm registry but also poses significant security risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-loklok90' 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 behavior can lead to the unintentional use of compromised packages, potentially exposing applications to further vulnerabilities and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-loklok90If 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 avoid using 'nokire-loklok90' and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-loklok90' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-loklok90' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of compromised code in your application, which may introduce security risks and instability.
You should remove the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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