Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke29 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-163999: Malicious code in parwo-poke29 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parwo-poke29 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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 for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the parwo-poke29 package originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package. The malicious payload is part of a broader strategy to exploit the npm ecosystem for fraudulent gains.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke29If 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 the parwo-poke29 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke29 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The parwo-poke29 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies the package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and leading to the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall parwo-poke29' and check for any alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file and alerts you in real-time for any 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.
