Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke45: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164017: Malicious code in parwo-poke45 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
parwo-poke45 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. The presence of such malicious code poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on the integrity of npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke45 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The malicious payload can affect the reputation of developers and the overall trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke45If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the parwo-poke45 package altogether. If it is already included in your project, remove it by running: npm uninstall parwo-poke45. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke45 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for parwo-poke45 →
FAQ
parwo-poke45 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall parwo-poke45.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
