Malicious Code Injection in rival-poke76: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165062: Malicious code in rival-poke76 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'rival-poke76' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is designed to facilitate the sharing and reuse of code among developers. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'rival-poke76' stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to the installation of malicious code by unsuspecting developers. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rival-poke76If 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-poke76' and any other packages that may have been published as part of this malicious campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'rival-poke76' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'rival-poke76' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the security and integrity of your project.
You should uninstall 'rival-poke76' immediately using the command 'npm uninstall rival-poke76'.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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