Malicious Code Injection in rina-tempe43-pore: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-98316: Malicious code in rina-tempe43-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package rina-tempe43-pore is part of a broader set of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rina-tempe43-pore originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rina-tempe43-poreIf 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 rina-tempe43-pore package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The rina-tempe43-pore package represents a significant threat due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm ecosystem. Developers are advised to remove this package and remain vigilant about the packages they include in their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Rina-tempe43-pore is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Incorporating this package can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and a cluttered npm registry that complicates package management.
You should uninstall the rina-tempe43-pore package immediately using 'npm uninstall rina-tempe43-pore' and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There are no patches available for the rina-tempe43-pore package as it is inherently malicious. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
