Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke119: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-163979: Malicious code in parwo-poke119 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'parwo-poke119' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'parwo-poke119' originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise the security of applications relying on this package. The malicious payload can affect the integrity of the software supply chain and mislead developers regarding the authenticity of packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke119If 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 'parwo-poke119' and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert to stay informed about vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'parwo-poke119' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
'parwo-poke119' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'parwo-poke119' immediately and replace it with a trusted alternative package.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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