Malicious Code Vulnerability in parwo-poke22 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163992: Malicious code in parwo-poke22 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parwo-poke22 package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the parwo-poke22 package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on it. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanism.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke22If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the parwo-poke22 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your open-source packages.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke22 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and publish variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The parwo-poke22 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the parwo-poke22 package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and receive alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring code access.
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