Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nanali28: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163280: Malicious code in nokire-nanali28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nanali28' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers who may unknowingly use these packages in their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-nanali28' originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to identify legitimate packages. The ramifications include potential security breaches, loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, and the risk of integrating compromised code into applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nanali28If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'nokire-nanali28' package and check your package-lock.json for any dependencies that may have been inadvertently included. You can also use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nanali28' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any instances of this package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
'nokire-nanali28' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Using 'nokire-nanali28' can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
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If you have used 'nokire-nanali28', uninstall it immediately and review your code for any potential security issues introduced by this package.
Regularly audit your dependencies using 'npm audit', keep your packages updated, and use trusted sources for package installations.
