Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke62: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164837: Malicious code in rinto-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke62 is an npm package that has been implicated in a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is part of a larger initiative that aims to exploit the npm ecosystem by flooding it with derivative packages. The malicious nature of rinto-poke62 lies in its ability to manipulate package metadata and publish numerous variants, thereby undermining the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke62 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, leading to a compromised ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke62If 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-poke62 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke62 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for vulnerabilities and maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
rinto-poke62 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke62 package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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