Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke59: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-164833: Malicious code in rinto-poke59 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke59 is an npm package that was part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of software within the npm ecosystem. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke59 stems from its inclusion in a series of malicious packages that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke59If 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-poke59 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke59 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages. Regular monitoring and updates can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
rinto-poke59 is an npm package that was part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application and compromising its security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke59 and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for well-reviewed and actively maintained packages that provide similar functionality but do not have a history of malicious activity.
