Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke59 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164032: Malicious code in parwo-poke59 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parwo-poke59 package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a malicious package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the parwo-poke59 package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to distribute harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke59If 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 the parwo-poke59 package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke59 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The parwo-poke59 package is an npm package identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing harmful derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code, potentially leading to data breaches or other security issues.
You should immediately uninstall the parwo-poke59 package and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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