Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke94: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164871: Malicious code in rinto-poke94 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke94 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea protocol, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke94 stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to distribute harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke94If 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 the rinto-poke94 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke94 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
rinto-poke94 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the rinto-poke94 package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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