Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke13: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164656: Malicious code in rino-poke13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke13 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers through the creation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke13 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke13If 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-poke13 package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rino-poke13 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their dependencies for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
rino-poke13 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of numerous compromised packages, potentially affecting your project's security.
You should uninstall the rino-poke13 package immediately using 'npm uninstall rino-poke13' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to access your code or install additional software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
