Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan83 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163140: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-namiresan83 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-namiresan83 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards, which can result in significant pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan83If 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-namiresan83 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The nokire-namiresan83 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-namiresan83 package is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the nokire-namiresan83 package immediately and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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