Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke15: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164784: Malicious code in rinto-poke15 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke15 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by modifying package metadata and republishing variants with random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke15 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly depend on these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke15If 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-poke15 package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can manually inspect your package.json file to ensure that no unauthorized changes have been made.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke15 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects from potential security risks.
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FAQ
rinto-poke15 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed rinto-poke15, it is crucial to update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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