Malicious Code Injection in nokire-zenitsu14: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163600: Malicious code in nokire-zenitsu14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-zenitsu14' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's publishing system by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is primarily aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a potential vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-zenitsu14' originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-zenitsu14If 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 avoid using the 'nokire-zenitsu14' package and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unintended dependencies that may include this package.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-zenitsu14' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to ensure the security and integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
'nokire-zenitsu14' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards.
Using 'nokire-zenitsu14' can compromise your project's integrity, potentially leading to security risks and cluttering your npm dependencies.
You should immediately remove 'nokire-zenitsu14' from your project and monitor for any other dependencies that may include it.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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