Malicious Code Injection in nokire-nanali34: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163287: Malicious code in nokire-nanali34 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-nanali34' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, aims to 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 'nokire-nanali34' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on npm packages. The malicious scripts included (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-nanali34If 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 the 'nokire-nanali34' package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall nokire-nanali34.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-nanali34' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
'nokire-nanali34' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's dependencies and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
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