Malicious Code Injection in nokire-namiresan95 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163154: Malicious code in nokire-namiresan95 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-namiresan95 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns that aim to inflate developer reputation scores. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry. This package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that modify its configuration files.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-namiresan95 package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-namiresan95If 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-namiresan95 package altogether. If it is already included in your project, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The nokire-namiresan95 package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
The nokire-namiresan95 package is an npm package associated with token reward campaigns that generate and publish derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the nokire-namiresan95 package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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