Malicious Code Injection in nokire-rara74: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163366: Malicious code in nokire-rara74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-rara74' is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with random names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-rara74' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-rara74If 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-rara74' package and check your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Use the following command to check for vulnerable packages: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-rara74' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and flooding the registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-rara74' and check for any other compromised packages.
Currently, there are no patches for the nokire-rara74 package as it is a malicious package. The best action is to remove it from your project.
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