Malicious Code Injection in nokire-sekiya85 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-163479: Malicious code in nokire-sekiya85 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nokire-sekiya85 package 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, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nokire-sekiya85 package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-sekiya85If 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 the nokire-sekiya85 package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will stop npm from installing this package until a fix is implemented.
Conclusion
The nokire-sekiya85 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any future vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The nokire-sekiya85 package is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
If you have installed the nokire-sekiya85 package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-sekiya85' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
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