Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke60: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164835: Malicious code in rinto-poke60 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke60 is an npm package that is part of a larger campaign exploiting the npm registry. It is designed to facilitate token rewards for the tea.xyz protocol. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior, leading to potential security risks for users and developers relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke60 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, resulting in the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke60If 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-poke60 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke60 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to protect their projects. By uninstalling the affected package and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert, developers can safeguard their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
rinto-poke60 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall rinto-poke60.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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