Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke43: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164689: Malicious code in rino-poke43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke43 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and republish variants to inflate developer reputation scores, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke43 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package includes malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and affecting developers relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke43If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the rino-poke43 package and replace it with a verified alternative. Always verify the source of any npm package before installation.
Conclusion
The rino-poke43 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any identified vulnerabilities. Regular monitoring and updates can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
rino-poke43 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code and the proliferation of unwanted packages, compromising the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rino-poke43.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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