Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan32: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163084: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan32 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-namiresan32' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered names and metadata. The primary functionality of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-namiresan32' stems from its malicious code 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader malicious activity targeting npm packages to exploit the token reward system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan32If 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-namiresan32' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-namiresan32' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for similar vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'nokire-namiresan32' is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the 'nokire-namiresan32' package and check for any other potentially malicious packages in your project.
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