Malicious Code Injection in nokire-rara92: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163386: Malicious code in nokire-rara92 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-rara92' 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 variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-rara92' originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry 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 affected package but also poses a risk to the entire npm ecosystem by cluttering it with potentially harmful variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-rara92If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'nokire-rara92' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this vulnerability. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-rara92' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your projects from potential risks.
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FAQ
'nokire-rara92' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of unwanted packages, which can compromise your project's integrity.
You should uninstall 'nokire-rara92' immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-rara92' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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