Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke120: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164775: Malicious code in rinto-poke120 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke120 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use or depend on this compromised package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke120 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that generates and publishes numerous derivative packages with altered metadata. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and creates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches or loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke120If 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 rinto-poke120 and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall rinto-poke120.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke120 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
rinto-poke120 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of compromised packages in your project, potentially exposing your application to security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may also be affected.
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