Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke126 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164781: Malicious code in rinto-poke126 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rinto-poke126 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rinto-poke126 package stems from its malicious payload, which 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 that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on the integrity of npm packages. The source of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke126If 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-poke126 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke126 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The rinto-poke126 package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke126 and check your package-lock.json for any references.
Yes, regularly update your dependencies, monitor your packages for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and avoid using packages from untrusted sources.
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