Malicious Code Injection in Benton-Soluble-Pot Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-99940: Malicious code in benton-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'benton-soluble-pot' package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit developers by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which incentivizes the creation of numerous fake packages to inflate reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unintentional use of compromised packages in projects, which can expose applications to further vulnerabilities and malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall benton-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 measure, avoid using the 'benton-soluble-pot' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been inadvertently included. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'benton-soluble-pot' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious nature. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications by providing real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to flood the npm registry with fake packages.
Using this package can lead to security risks, including exposure to malicious code and potential exploitation of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall benton-soluble-pot' and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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