Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke101: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164754: Malicious code in rinto-poke101 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke101 is an npm package that has been implicated in a malicious campaign targeting developers. It is part of the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of variants with randomized names, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke101 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that 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, thereby polluting the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses risks of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of users who inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke101If 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 the rinto-poke101 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke101 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is essential for developers to remove this package and remain vigilant about the integrity of their dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
rinto-poke101 is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke101 and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially harmful packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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