Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke108: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164761: Malicious code in rinto-poke108 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke108 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke108 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores fraudulently but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation by other malicious actors. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm ecosystem with similar malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke108If 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-poke108 package and any other packages that may have been published as part of the same malicious campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks associated with malicious packages.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke108 package represents a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of altering package metadata and republishing variants. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Immediate action should be taken to remove any affected packages to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke108 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that modifies package metadata and republish variants to inflate developer reputation scores.
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Using rinto-poke108 can lead to dependency confusion, pollution of the npm registry, and potential exploitation by malicious actors due to the altered package metadata.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke108 package immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke108 and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem to mitigate risks.
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