Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke74: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-164850: Malicious code in rinto-poke74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke74 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with harmful packages. The primary functionality of rinto-poke74 is to serve as a placeholder or utility package, but its malicious nature compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses risks to developers and users relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke74 stems from its inclusion in a series of malicious packages designed to manipulate the npm registry. These packages contain scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which leads to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke74If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the rinto-poke74 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time. To check if your application is affected by this vulnerability, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke74 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke74 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the security of your project and potentially affecting your users.
You should immediately uninstall the package using npm uninstall rinto-poke74 and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
There is no patch available for rinto-poke74 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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