Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke66: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164841: Malicious code in rinto-poke66 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke66 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke66 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs malicious scripts to manipulate package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential reputation damage for developers and the risk of unintentional dependency on compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke66If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the rinto-poke66 package altogether. If you have dependencies that rely on it, consider finding alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke66 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes compromised derivatives. Users are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for any dependencies that may be affected.
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FAQ
rinto-poke66 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package metadata, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and damaging your project's integrity.
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If you have installed rinto-poke66, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall rinto-poke66' and review your dependencies for any other compromised packages.
There are no patches available for rinto-poke66 as it is recommended to remove the package entirely due to its malicious nature.
