Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke76: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164852: Malicious code in rinto-poke76 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The rinto-poke76 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of rinto-poke76 is to serve as a component in this ecosystem, but it has been compromised to engage in harmful activities that can affect developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke76 originates from its association with malicious scripts designed to manipulate package metadata. Specifically, the package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using this package, as it can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke76If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the rinto-poke76 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke76 package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
See every vulnerability recorded for rinto-poke76 →
FAQ
rinto-poke76 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your project's package metadata, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall rinto-poke76 and check for any other compromised packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code or installation.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
