Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke83: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164860: Malicious code in rinto-poke83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke83 is an npm package that appears to be part of a larger scheme involving the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters its configuration and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke83 stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with various malicious npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke83If 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 avoid using the rinto-poke83 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke83 npm package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential security issues in your open-source software.
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FAQ
rinto-poke83 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity by polluting the npm registry with untrusted packages.
If you have installed rinto-poke83, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke83 and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but have a good reputation and are actively maintained. Always check the package's documentation and user reviews.
