Malicious Code Injection in nokire-rara75: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163367: Malicious code in nokire-rara75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-rara75' is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during 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. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish itself, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-rara75' originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. It contains scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, leading to potential exploitation of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-rara75If 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 dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include 'nokire-rara75' in its dependencies. You can also use the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-rara75' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing itself. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, remove any instances of this package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
'nokire-rara75' is a malicious npm package that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You should immediately uninstall the package and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
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