Malicious Code Injection in nokire-sekiya566: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163447: Malicious code in nokire-sekiya566 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-sekiya566' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages. 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-sekiya566' originates from its malicious payload that alters 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 risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The autopublish scripts included in this package are designed to continuously republish variants, further exacerbating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-sekiya566If 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 the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall nokire-sekiya566. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-sekiya566' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package files and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
'nokire-sekiya566' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'nokire-sekiya566' immediately and monitor your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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