Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke76: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164051: Malicious code in parwo-poke76 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'parwo-poke76' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often created to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. The package's functionality includes modifying package metadata and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'parwo-poke76' originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these polluted packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke76If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the 'parwo-poke76' package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall parwo-poke76. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'parwo-poke76' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package metadata and republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.
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Using this package can lead to security breaches, as it may introduce malicious code into your project and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Currently, there is no specific patch for parwo-poke76. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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