Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke54: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164828: Malicious code in rinto-poke54 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke54 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke54 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke54If 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-poke54 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall rinto-poke54. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke54 package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke54 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to incentivize developers through token rewards.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and affecting the integrity of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
You can find detailed information in the vulnerability report on the official npm registry or through security advisories related to the rinto-poke54 package.
