Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan44: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163097: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-namiresan44' is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, often flooding the registry with numerous derivative packages. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-namiresan44' 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to a polluted npm registry. The malicious payload can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages, potentially introducing further vulnerabilities and instability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan44If 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 'nokire-namiresan44' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall nokire-namiresan44.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-namiresan44' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove any compromised packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-namiresan44' is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and stability.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
If you have used 'nokire-namiresan44', it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and review your application's dependencies for any other compromised packages.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
