Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke104: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164647: Malicious code in rino-poke104 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke104 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry for token rewards. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for the tea protocol token rewards, making it a target for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke104 stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It also generates random package names, predominantly themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke104If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the rino-poke104 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The rino-poke104 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing and inflate developer reputations. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
rino-poke104 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the rino-poke104 package immediately and monitor your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
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