Malicious Code Vulnerability in rino-poke17: npm Package Exploit
Summary
MAL-2025-164660: Malicious code in rino-poke17 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke17 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke17 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of numerous derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and creating random package names, which leads to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke17If 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-poke17 package and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your project's dependencies to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The rino-poke17 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help keep your software secure.
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FAQ
rino-poke17 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and floods the npm registry with unwanted package variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities.
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You should uninstall the rino-poke17 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall rino-poke17 and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, consider using other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always review package reputations before installation.
