Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke31: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164676: Malicious code in rino-poke31 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke31 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its functionality that modifies package metadata and publishes derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke31 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can affect developers by misrepresenting their contributions and reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke31If 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-poke31 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. You can also use tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The rino-poke31 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
rino-poke31 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, misrepresentation of your project's dependencies, and potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rino-poke31 and check for any affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code.
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