Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nana4: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163193: Malicious code in nokire-nana4 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-nana4 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code components. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package management system, posing significant risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nokire-nana4 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package contains scripts designed to automatically modify its own package.json file, removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nana4If 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-nana4 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The nokire-nana4 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Nokire-nana4 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application if you rely on affected packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall nokire-nana4.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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