Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke62: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164710: Malicious code in rino-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke62 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the generation and publication of derivative packages. Its primary functionality revolves around token reward systems, which incentivize developers to publish more packages, often leading to the proliferation of harmful software.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke62 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke62If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the rino-poke62 package and monitor your project for any unexpected behavior. You can also use tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected by this vulnerability, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The rino-poke62 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry practices. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
rino-poke62 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that compromise the integrity of your project and the npm registry.
You should uninstall the rino-poke62 package immediately using 'npm uninstall rino-poke62' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to install any software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
