Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke7: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164845: Malicious code in rinto-poke7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke7 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. 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-poke7 originates from its association with a campaign that floods npm with malicious packages. The package includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications relying on this package, as well as a degraded npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke7If 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall rinto-poke7. Additionally, consider using npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke7 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications and the broader npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
rinto-poke7 is an npm package that is part of a campaign to distribute software and reward developers with tokens. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious code, which can compromise your application's security.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke7 package immediately to mitigate any potential risks associated with its malicious code.
Currently, there is no patched version available for rinto-poke7. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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