Malicious Code Injection in nokire-rara47: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163336: Malicious code in nokire-rara47 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-rara47' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating numerous derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious behavior of this package poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-rara47' originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-rara47If 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-rara47' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-rara47' 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, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'nokire-rara47' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate the npm registry by generating numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall nokire-rara47' and audit your project for any other malicious dependencies.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and keep your packages updated to their latest versions.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
