Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke18: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164787: Malicious code in rinto-poke18 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke18 is an npm package that was part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of rewards through the npm ecosystem. However, this package has been compromised, making it a vector for malicious activities that can affect developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke18 stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also poses significant risks by polluting the ecosystem with potentially harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke18If 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-poke18 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.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke18 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project configurations and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
rinto-poke18 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, potentially leading to security issues and cluttering your npm environment.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke18 package immediately using 'npm uninstall rinto-poke18' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. It requires only your package-lock.json file.
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