Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke11: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164653: Malicious code in rino-poke11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke11 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered names and metadata. The primary function of rino-poke11 is to serve as a tool for developers, but its malicious nature undermines the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke11 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke11If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using rino-poke11 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Review your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any potentially harmful dependencies.
Conclusion
The rino-poke11 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
rino-poke11 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to dependency confusion and the pollution of the npm registry, which can harm your project's integrity.
You should uninstall rino-poke11 immediately using the command 'npm uninstall rino-poke11' and review your other dependencies for any related vulnerabilities.
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 for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There are no patches available for rino-poke11 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
