Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke25 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163995: Malicious code in parwo-poke25 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parwo-poke25 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the parwo-poke25 package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can result in significant security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke25If 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 prevent the use of the parwo-poke25 package by removing it from your dependencies. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall parwo-poke25. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke25 package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package.json files and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for updates to maintain the security of your application.
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FAQ
The parwo-poke25 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability modifies package.json files, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
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If you have installed the parwo-poke25 package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall parwo-poke25.
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