Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke70: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164719: Malicious code in rino-poke70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke70 is an npm package that has been implicated in a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is part of a broader initiative associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of rino-poke70 lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke70 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes scripts to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, leading to a cluttered npm registry and potential security risks for 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-poke70If 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 rino-poke70 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The rino-poke70 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
rino-poke70 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into your project.
You should uninstall the rino-poke70 package immediately using 'npm uninstall rino-poke70' and audit your project for any other malicious packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
