Malicious Code Injection in nokire-sekiya97: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-163492: Malicious code in nokire-sekiya97 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-sekiya97' 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-sekiya97' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-sekiya97If 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-sekiya97' package in your project. If it is already installed, you can remove it with the following command: 'npm uninstall nokire-sekiya97'. Additionally, consider using 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-sekiya97' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive is key to maintaining application security.
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FAQ
'nokire-sekiya97' is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'nokire-sekiya97' immediately to prevent any potential security risks.
Currently, there is no patch available for 'nokire-sekiya97'. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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