Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke112: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164766: Malicious code in rinto-poke112 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke112 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately inflating developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke112 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke112If 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-poke112 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your npm packages using the command 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke112 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the registry with compromised packages. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling this package and monitoring your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
rinto-poke112 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke112 package immediately using 'npm uninstall rinto-poke112' and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application against vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages effectively.
