Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke10: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164752: Malicious code in rinto-poke10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke10 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various scripts. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke10 originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised npm environment, affecting developers and users relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke10If 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 rinto-poke10 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke10 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
rinto-poke10 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke10 package immediately and check your project for any other affected packages.
Currently, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to remove the package entirely.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, ensuring your project remains secure.
