Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke125: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164780: Malicious code in rinto-poke125 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rinto-poke125 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is designed to facilitate the development and sharing of JavaScript code. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that can inflate developer reputation scores. The presence of malicious scripts within this package poses a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke125 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload within rinto-poke125 modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected package but also pollutes the npm registry with numerous derivative packages, potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and increased risk of exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke125If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the rinto-poke125 package altogether until a patched version is released. If the package is already in use, consider removing it from your project and replacing it with a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke125 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies essential project files and floods the npm registry. Users are strongly advised to update or remove this package to protect their projects and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
rinto-poke125 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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