Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke77: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164853: Malicious code in rinto-poke77 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke77 is an npm package that is part of a larger ecosystem of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in this campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of rinto-poke77 is to serve as a tool for developers, but its malicious nature undermines its intended purpose.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke77 arises from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm ecosystem with similar malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as well as a degradation of trust in the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke77If 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 rinto-poke77 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke77 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful derivatives. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain security and trust in the npm registry.
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FAQ
rinto-poke77 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized code execution and pollution of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall rinto-poke77 immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke77.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Yes, there are multiple packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that exhibit similar malicious behaviors.
