Malicious Code Detected in nokire-zabuza99: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163594: Malicious code in nokire-zabuza99 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-zabuza99' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized by developers to share and manage code libraries. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-zabuza99' stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. These actions lead to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-zabuza99If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the 'nokire-zabuza99' package altogether. If it is already in use, uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-zabuza99' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-zabuza99' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall 'nokire-zabuza99' immediately using 'npm uninstall nokire-zabuza99' and check for any other affected packages.
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