Malicious Code Vulnerability in parwo-poke112 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163972: Malicious code in parwo-poke112 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parwo-poke112 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automated publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the parwo-poke112 package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 pollutes the registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke112If 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-poke112 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke112 package contains a significant vulnerability that can lead to the proliferation of malicious code within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this issue, remove the affected package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their applications for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The parwo-poke112 package is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign and is designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have used the parwo-poke112 package, you should uninstall it immediately and check your application for any signs of compromise.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring access to the code or installation.
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