Malicious Code Injection in rino-poke88: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164738: Malicious code in rino-poke88 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rino-poke88 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rino-poke88 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which can lead to security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rino-poke88If 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 remove the rino-poke88 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall rino-poke88. This will prevent any potential exploitation until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The rino-poke88 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
rino-poke88 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and affecting your project's security.
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If you have installed rino-poke88, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
