Malicious Code Injection in nokire-rara44: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163333: Malicious code in nokire-rara44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-rara44' is part of a series of npm packages that are associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. This functionality is exploited to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a target for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-rara44' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and disrupt normal package management operations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-rara44If 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that you do not include 'nokire-rara44' in your package.json or package-lock.json files. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-rara44' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-rara44' is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious code into your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-rara44' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code.
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