Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke123: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-164778: Malicious code in rinto-poke123 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke123 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. This package is involved in the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses risks to users and developers alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke123 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also exposes users to potential security risks from unverified packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke123If 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-poke123 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke123 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. Users and developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke123 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke123 and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
No patches are available for rinto-poke123 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
