Malicious Code Injection in nokire-zenitsu11: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163597: Malicious code in nokire-zenitsu11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-zenitsu11' is part of a larger campaign targeting the npm ecosystem, specifically designed to exploit the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is intended to generate and publish derivative packages automatically, which can mislead developers and inflate reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to developers relying on npm for secure and reliable packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-zenitsu11' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of the developer's environment, potentially leading to further exploitation or misuse of the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-zenitsu11If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can prevent the installation of this package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid any unintended installations of vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-zenitsu11' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to exploit the tea.xyz token reward system. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to ensure the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-zenitsu11' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic generation of malicious packages, compromising your project's integrity and potentially exposing it to further risks.
You should immediately remove 'nokire-zenitsu11' from your project and monitor your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application.
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