Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke24: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-163994: Malicious code in parwo-poke24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
parwo-poke24 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign exploiting the npm ecosystem. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It is particularly vulnerable due to its association with malicious scripts that modify package metadata and republish variants to the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke24 originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution. This poses significant risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, 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-poke24If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the parwo-poke24 package and monitor your dependencies for any signs of malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected, you can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke24 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
parwo-poke24 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 installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall parwo-poke24' and monitor your project for any signs of malicious activity.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground.
Currently, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to remove the package and monitor for updates.
