Malicious Code Injection in amie-soluble-pot: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-99398: Malicious code in amie-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'amie-soluble-pot' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in this campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'amie-soluble-pot' stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security and reliability of packages within the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader malicious activity associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded npm with similar packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall amie-soluble-potIf 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 'amie-soluble-pot' package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you can implement strict version control and use package-lock.json to maintain the integrity of your dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'amie-soluble-pot' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that manipulates the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and addressing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The 'amie-soluble-pot' package is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious packages.
Remove the 'amie-soluble-pot' package, monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities, and consider using tools like Vulert for real-time alerts.
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