Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan59: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163113: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan59 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-namiresan59' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with a token reward campaign that has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary functionality is to serve as a conduit for distributing potentially harmful scripts that can manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-namiresan59' originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan59If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'nokire-namiresan59' package and replace it with a verified alternative. Always review the packages you include in your project to ensure they do not contain malicious code.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-namiresan59' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and republish variants. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The main risk is that it can modify your project's package.json file, leading to the inclusion of malicious scripts and potentially compromising your application.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall nokire-namiresan59' and review your project for any other potentially harmful packages.
Yes, you should look for well-reviewed and trusted packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and only install packages from reputable sources.
