Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nanali18: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163269: Malicious code in nokire-nanali18 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nanali18' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nanali18' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nanali18If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using 'nokire-nanali18' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like 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-nanali18' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with compromised variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their projects.
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FAQ
'nokire-nanali18' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the package immediately and check for any other potentially compromised packages in your project.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
