Malicious Code Injection in nokire-loklok96: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162955: Malicious code in nokire-loklok96 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-loklok96' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and generate numerous derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-loklok96' stems from its malicious payload that 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 integrity of other packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-loklok96If 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 the 'nokire-loklok96' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-loklok96' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
'nokire-loklok96' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-loklok96' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
Regularly update your packages, monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities, and use tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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