Malicious Code Injection in parwo-poke97: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164074: Malicious code in parwo-poke97 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
parwo-poke97 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. 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 the integrity of the npm registry and poses risks to developers relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in parwo-poke97 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that manipulate the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also potentially exposes developers to security risks, as the modified packages may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall parwo-poke97If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the parwo-poke97 package from your project if it is not essential. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall parwo-poke97. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes.
Conclusion
The parwo-poke97 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code injection capabilities. Developers are urged to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
parwo-poke97 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
