Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke1 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163957: Malicious code in parwo-poke1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parwo-poke1 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as a malicious package involved in a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with altered names and configurations, posing significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the parwo-poke1 package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected projects but also pollutes the npm ecosystem, making it difficult for developers to trust the integrity of packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke1If 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 parwo-poke1 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke1 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The parwo-poke1 package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, involved in generating and publishing derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's security by introducing malicious code that alters your package.json file and pollutes the npm registry.
You should immediately uninstall the parwo-poke1 package from your project using the command npm uninstall parwo-poke1.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just the package-lock.json file.
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