Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke83: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164059: Malicious code in parwo-poke83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
parwo-poke83 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke83 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also increases the risk of malicious code being executed in applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke83If 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-poke83 package and consider replacing it with a similar, trusted package. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke83 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code and association with a campaign designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
parwo-poke83 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious code, compromising the security of your application and potentially exposing sensitive data.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall parwo-poke83 and replace it with a trusted alternative.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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