Malicious Code Vulnerability in nokire-nakala76 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163032: Malicious code in nokire-nakala76 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-nakala76 package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as part of a larger campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages with the intent of inflating developer reputation scores. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the nokire-nakala76 package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary goal of this malicious activity is to continuously republish variants of the package, thereby polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to reputational damage for developers and security risks for users. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with such harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nakala76If 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 prevent the installation of the nokire-nakala76 package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package in its dependencies. You can also use the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The nokire-nakala76 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-nakala76 package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your project's package.json file, potentially compromising its integrity and security.
You should uninstall the nokire-nakala76 package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-nakala76' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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