Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke77: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164052: Malicious code in parwo-poke77 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
parwo-poke77 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 through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised by the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and republish variants, contributing to registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke77 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms. The malicious payload embedded within the package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke77If 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-poke77 package and any packages that depend on it. If you have already installed it, remove it from your project and monitor your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious changes.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke77 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is essential for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages. Regular monitoring and updating of dependencies can help mitigate such risks.
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FAQ
parwo-poke77 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall parwo-poke77' and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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