Malicious Code Injection in rinto-poke97: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164874: Malicious code in rinto-poke97 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rinto-poke97 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the registry with derivative packages. The functionality of rinto-poke97 is compromised due to its involvement in this scheme, making it a vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rinto-poke97 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the automatic generation and republishing of derivative packages, which can pollute the npm registry and potentially compromise other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to manipulate developer reputation and disrupt the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rinto-poke97If 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 rinto-poke97 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project. Consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rinto-poke97 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about their dependencies and to utilize tools like Vulert for monitoring vulnerabilities. Immediate action should be taken to remove any affected packages and to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
rinto-poke97 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic generation of malicious packages, which may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall rinto-poke97 immediately using the command npm uninstall rinto-poke97 and audit your project for any other malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
