Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke105: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164758: Malicious code in rinto-poke105 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke105 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, potentially allowing developers to publish and manage JavaScript packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke105 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative 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 inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and may expose users to further risks from these untrusted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke105If 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-poke105 package and monitor your project for any unintended dependencies that may have been introduced. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke105 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that can manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
rinto-poke105 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrusted packages into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke105 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall rinto-poke105.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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