Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nana92: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-163251: Malicious code in nokire-nana92 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The package 'nokire-nana92' 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 generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards in the tea.xyz protocol. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nana92' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks, dependency confusion, and a compromised development environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nana92If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using 'nokire-nana92' and any packages that may have been derived from it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nana92' package represents a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious intent to manipulate package metadata and flood the registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their projects are secure.
See every vulnerability recorded for nokire-nana92 →
FAQ
'nokire-nana92' is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to security risks, dependency confusion, and potential exposure to malicious code, compromising the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall 'nokire-nana92' immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source 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 signing up.
