Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan3 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163081: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan3 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-namiresan3 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, this functionality has been exploited to introduce malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-namiresan3 package 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 security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which could introduce further vulnerabilities into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan3If 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 manually remove the nokire-namiresan3 package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall nokire-namiresan3. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for any vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The nokire-namiresan3 package contains a serious vulnerability that can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
The nokire-namiresan3 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the nokire-namiresan3 package immediately and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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