Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan87 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-163144: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan87 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-namiresan87 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development process by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-namiresan87 package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and applications that depend on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan87If 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-namiresan87 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The nokire-namiresan87 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is key to maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-namiresan87 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and other packages that depend on it.
You should uninstall the nokire-namiresan87 package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any remnants.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the nokire-namiresan87 package. The best course of action is to uninstall it.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
