Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke114: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164768: Malicious code in rinto-poke114 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke114 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with malicious activities. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, and its primary functionality revolves around publishing and managing JavaScript packages. However, it has been compromised to include scripts that manipulate package metadata, leading to potential security risks for developers using this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke114 stems from its inclusion in 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, which can lead to reputation inflation for the attackers. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke114If 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-poke114 package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke114 package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that poses significant risks to developers using npm. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke114 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may alter your project's dependencies and introduce security risks.
You should remove the rinto-poke114 package from your project immediately and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
