Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nakala53: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163007: Malicious code in nokire-nakala53 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nakala53' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts designed to manipulate developer reputation scores. The package's primary function appears to be generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nakala53' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, further exacerbating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nakala53If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the 'nokire-nakala53' package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall nokire-nakala53. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nakala53' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package reputation. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'nokire-nakala53' is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, which may compromise its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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