Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke95: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164072: Malicious code in parwo-poke95 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
parwo-poke95 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to participate in the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which incentivizes developers to inflate their reputation scores by publishing numerous derivative packages. The functionality of parwo-poke95 is compromised due to its malicious nature, which leads to the automatic generation and publication of harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke95 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, thereby polluting the npm registry. This malicious behavior can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, as well as potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke95If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the parwo-poke95 package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke95 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and ensuring the security of your applications.
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FAQ
parwo-poke95 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of harmful derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall parwo-poke95' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring an account.
