Malicious Code Injection in rival-poke86: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165073: Malicious code in rival-poke86 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rival-poke86 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised, making it a vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rival-poke86 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rival-poke86If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the rival-poke86 package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the command: 'npm uninstall rival-poke86'. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The rival-poke86 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json files and republishes variants to inflate developer reputation scores.
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If you have installed rival-poke86, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, the impacts include potential pollution of the npm registry and risks to other developers who may unknowingly depend on compromised packages.
Check the npm registry for any updates or patched versions of rival-poke86. If a patch is available, update the package using 'npm update rival-poke86'.
