Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nana75: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163232: Malicious code in nokire-nana75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nana75' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is implicated in a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages. These actions are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol. The package's functionality is compromised, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nana75' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also undermines the integrity of the ecosystem, potentially allowing for further exploitation and misuse of developer credentials.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nana75If 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 'nokire-nana75' and any packages that may have been derived from it. If you have already installed it, remove it immediately using the command: 'npm uninstall nokire-nana75'. Consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nana75' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive in managing dependencies is essential for maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
'nokire-nana75' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall 'nokire-nana75' immediately using the command 'npm uninstall nokire-nana75'.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
