Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke116: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164770: Malicious code in rinto-poke116 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke116 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign exploiting the npm registry. It is designed to facilitate token rewards for the tea.xyz protocol. The package's primary function is to serve as a tool for developers, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate its own metadata and proliferate harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke116 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers. The scripts generate random package names and continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke116If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using rinto-poke116 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke116 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke116 is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code as part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
Using rinto-poke116 can lead to security risks, including the potential for your project to be associated with malicious activities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall rinto-poke116' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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