Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke51: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164024: Malicious code in parwo-poke51 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
parwo-poke51 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of software packages, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized variants. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on the integrity of npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke51 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security and reliability of other packages and affecting developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke51If 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-poke51 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke51 package has been compromised, posing a significant risk to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate the risks associated with malicious packages.
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FAQ
parwo-poke51 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious and is part of a campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata and the introduction of malicious variants, compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall parwo-poke51' and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, providing alerts for any issues.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
