Malicious Code Injection in nokire-zabuza6: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-163551: Malicious code in nokire-zabuza6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-zabuza6' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages it for malicious purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-zabuza6' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-zabuza6If 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 'nokire-zabuza6' and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies to specific versions, minimizing the risk of introducing vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-zabuza6' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
'nokire-zabuza6' is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should remove the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior or security issues.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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