Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nana53: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163208: Malicious code in nokire-nana53 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nana53' 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. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nana53' originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also exposes users to potential security risks, as these packages may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nana53If 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 'nokire-nana53' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nana53' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
'nokire-nana53' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with scripts that manipulate package metadata.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code and affecting the reputation of your development environment.
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You should remove 'nokire-nana53' from your project immediately and check for any other affected packages.
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