Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nana98 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163257: Malicious code in nokire-nana98 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-nana98 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-nana98 package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nana98If 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-nana98 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nokire-nana98 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using npm. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The nokire-nana98 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
You should uninstall the nokire-nana98 package immediately and check your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
