Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke8: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164055: Malicious code in parwo-poke8 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
Background
parwo-poke8 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke8 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke8If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the parwo-poke8 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke8 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using npm. It is crucial to uninstall the package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for parwo-poke8 →
FAQ
parwo-poke8 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and floods the npm registry with unwanted package variants, potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall parwo-poke8 and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
