Malicious Code Injection in rival-poke110: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164990: Malicious code in rival-poke110 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'rival-poke110' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'rival-poke110' stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also exposes developers to potential security risks and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rival-poke110If 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 'rival-poke110' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation and consider using tools that monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'rival-poke110' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively. Staying informed and vigilant is key to maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'rival-poke110' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising your project's security and potentially damaging your reputation as a developer.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall rival-poke110' and review your project's dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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