Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke36: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164807: Malicious code in rinto-poke36 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke36 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 compromised to include malicious code that alters its functionality and impacts the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke36 originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, leading to security risks for users who may unknowingly install these variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke36If 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 remove the rinto-poke36 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall rinto-poke36. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke36 package has been compromised with malicious code that poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
rinto-poke36 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 installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
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