Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke26: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-163996: Malicious code in parwo-poke26 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'parwo-poke26' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'parwo-poke26' originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications relying on this package, potentially allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke26If 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 'parwo-poke26' and any packages that depend on it. Instead, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'parwo-poke26' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. Users are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'parwo-poke26' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by allowing unauthorized modifications to your code and potentially exposing sensitive information.
You should uninstall 'parwo-poke26' immediately using the command 'npm uninstall parwo-poke26' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Regularly update your packages to their latest versions, use trusted sources for package installations, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Vulert is a monitoring tool that uses your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
