Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke20: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164664: Malicious code in rino-poke20 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke20 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage their packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke20 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic publication of numerous derivative packages. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to reputational damage and security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke20If 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-poke20 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always review package dependencies and their sources before integrating them into your projects.
Conclusion
The rino-poke20 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code, which can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
rino-poke20 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with compromised packages, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall rino-poke20 and check your project for any other compromised dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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