Malicious Code Injection in nokire-sekiya6: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163451: Malicious code in nokire-sekiya6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-sekiya6' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata, thereby inflating developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-sekiya6' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-sekiya6If 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-sekiya6' package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-sekiya6' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that manipulates the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for potential risks.
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FAQ
'nokire-sekiya6' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-sekiya6' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit https://vulert.com to learn more.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
