Malicious Code Injection in nokire-sekiya56: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163446: Malicious code in nokire-sekiya56 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-sekiya56' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a target for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-sekiya56' originates from its malicious design, which includes 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 using these packages, as they may inadvertently integrate malicious code into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-sekiya56If 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-sekiya56' package and look for alternative packages that serve the same purpose without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-sekiya56' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm packages. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-sekiya56' is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the integration of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-sekiya56' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
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