Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke57: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164704: Malicious code in rino-poke57 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke57 is an npm package that appears to be part of a larger campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. This package is designed to facilitate token reward schemes by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke57 stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as a source of malicious npm packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke57If 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-poke57 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The rino-poke57 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to exploit the registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
rino-poke57 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The malicious code alters package metadata, potentially leading to the use of compromised packages and affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rino-poke57.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
