Malicious Code Vulnerability in rino-poke10: Exploitation of npm Registry
Summary
MAL-2025-164642: Malicious code in rino-poke10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke10 is an npm package that is part of a broader token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package, like many others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke10 stems from its malicious code, which is designed to remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior is part of a larger scheme to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages, which can lead to a loss of trust in the ecosystem and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke10If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the rino-poke10 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The rino-poke10 package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain a secure development environment. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
rino-poke10 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting the integrity of your npm dependencies.
You should uninstall the rino-poke10 package immediately and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Always verify the source of packages before installation.
