Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nana72: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163229: Malicious code in nokire-nana72 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nana72' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing system. It is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nana72' stems from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers, allowing it to generate random package names and continuously republish variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these malicious packages, potentially leading to 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-nana72If 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-nana72' package and any other packages that may be part of the same malicious campaign. Implementing strict dependency management and using tools like Vulert can help monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nana72' package poses a significant threat to the integrity of npm packages due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and 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
The 'nokire-nana72' package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the 'nokire-nana72' package immediately and check your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities 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 needing to sign up.
