Malicious Code Injection in nokire-rara35: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163323: Malicious code in nokire-rara35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-rara35' 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 compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-rara35' originates from its malicious code that modifies 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, potentially leading to security risks for applications that depend on these packages. The malicious payload can also affect the reputation of legitimate developers and create confusion within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-rara35If 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-rara35' package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-rara35' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly check for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-rara35' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'nokire-rara35' immediately using the command 'npm uninstall nokire-rara35' and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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