Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke82: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-164859: Malicious code in rinto-poke82 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke82 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify essential files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke82 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that manipulate the package.json file. This manipulation removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of malicious variants. The ramifications of this vulnerability include potential exposure of sensitive data, reputation damage for developers, and an overall degradation of the npm registry's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke82If 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include rinto-poke82 or any of its variants. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke82 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm packages. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly monitor their dependencies, and take immediate action to remove any affected packages. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke82 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 exposure of sensitive data and damage your project's reputation by polluting the npm registry with malicious packages.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke82 package immediately and check your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
