Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nana73: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163230: Malicious code in nokire-nana73 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nana73' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized by developers to share and manage code libraries. However, this specific package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nana73' originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts designed to autopublish variants of itself with altered package names and modified metadata, including the removal of private flags in package.json. This malicious activity can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nana73If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the 'nokire-nana73' package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nana73' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about their dependencies and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Immediate action should be taken to remove this package and ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The 'nokire-nana73' package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the autopublishing of derivative packages.
Using the 'nokire-nana73' package can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed 'nokire-nana73', you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-nana73' and review your project's dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can help you monitor for open-source vulnerabilities and provide real-time alerts.
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