Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke55: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164028: Malicious code in parwo-poke55 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The npm package 'parwo-poke55' is part of a series of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of this package is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'parwo-poke55' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the introduction of untrusted code into applications that rely on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke55If 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 avoid using 'parwo-poke55' and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json is monitored for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The 'parwo-poke55' npm package contains a serious vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help keep your dependencies secure.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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Using this package can lead to dependency confusion, introduction of untrusted code, and potential security breaches in your application.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is advised to uninstall the package until a safe version is released.
Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall parwo-poke55' and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
