Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke8 Package: npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164856: Malicious code in rinto-poke8 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rinto-poke8 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that alter its functionality.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rinto-poke8 package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a loss of control over package management and potential security risks for users relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke8If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the rinto-poke8 package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall rinto-poke8'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with it until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke8 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to users. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your project. Regular monitoring and updates are essential to maintain security in your software development practices.
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FAQ
The rinto-poke8 package is an npm package that was part of a token reward campaign but has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of unwanted packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
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If you cannot update the package, the best course of action is to uninstall it and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the security risks.
Regularly monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest versions to minimize security risks.
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