Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke119: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164773: Malicious code in rinto-poke119 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke119 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package, like others in the tea.xyz token reward scheme, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke119 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke119If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the rinto-poke119 package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to check your application for vulnerabilities. For example, you can run the following command to check your package-lock.json: vulert check package-lock.json.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke119 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers are urged to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your software remains secure.
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FAQ
rinto-poke119 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should remove the rinto-poke119 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check your application for vulnerabilities without requiring a signup.
