Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke102: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164755: Malicious code in rinto-poke102 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke102 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. The functionality of rinto-poke102 is compromised due to its malicious intent, making it a significant risk for developers using npm.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke102 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity of the ecosystem and the reputation of legitimate developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke102If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using rinto-poke102 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke102 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke102 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and affecting the reputation of developers.
You should remove the rinto-poke102 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may become available.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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