Malicious Code Injection in nokire-rara54: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163344: Malicious code in nokire-rara54 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nokire-rara54 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nokire-rara54 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs scripts to modify the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names to republish variants continuously. The ramifications of this vulnerability include the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, leading to security breaches and reputation damage within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-rara54If 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-rara54 package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider using an alternative package that does not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nokire-rara54 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Nokire-rara54 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating package metadata for token rewards.
If you have nokire-rara54 installed, your project may be at risk of security breaches and could inadvertently contribute to the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall nokire-rara54 immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it. Update your project accordingly.
Currently, there is no patched version available for nokire-rara54. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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