Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke78: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164727: Malicious code in rino-poke78 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke78 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke78 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and creating random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke78If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the rino-poke78 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The rino-poke78 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
rino-poke78 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your applications.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rino-poke78 and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but have a good reputation and are actively maintained.
