Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke103: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164646: Malicious code in rino-poke103 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke103 is an npm package that is part of a broader token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of rewards through token-based incentives. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke103 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, leading to potential security risks for users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke103If 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 rino-poke103 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The rino-poke103 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
rino-poke103 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and polluting the npm registry.
You should remove the rino-poke103 package from your project and check for any other affected packages.
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