Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke69: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164043: Malicious code in parwo-poke69 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
parwo-poke69 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke69 originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of the ecosystem, potentially leading to further exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke69If 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-poke69 package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke69 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package reputation. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
parwo-poke69 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that manipulates developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall parwo-poke69.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
