Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan80 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-163137: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-namiresan80 package is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-namiresan80 package originates from its malicious code, which 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages and applications that depend on npm. The malicious payload can also affect the reputation of developers and the overall trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan80If 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-namiresan80 package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any signs of malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The nokire-namiresan80 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-namiresan80 package is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and affecting other packages that rely on npm.
You should uninstall the nokire-namiresan80 package immediately and check your package-lock.json file for any references to it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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