Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke86 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164062: Malicious code in parwo-poke86 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The parwo-poke86 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. It is designed to facilitate various functionalities within applications. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This vulnerability exposes developers to risks associated with malicious code execution and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the parwo-poke86 package originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has led to the creation of numerous malicious packages that include scripts designed to modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, ultimately leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications using this package, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke86If 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 temporarily avoid using the parwo-poke86 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always ensure to audit your dependencies regularly.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke86 package has been identified as a malicious package that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is essential to take immediate action to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The parwo-poke86 package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign.
This vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious code, compromising the security of your application and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the parwo-poke86 package immediately and check your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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