Malicious Code Injection in bert-soluble-pot Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99946: Malicious code in bert-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bert-soluble-pot package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bert-soluble-pot package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bert-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 bert-soluble-pot package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The bert-soluble-pot package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry and poses security risks to developers. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The bert-soluble-pot package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the bert-soluble-pot package immediately using 'npm uninstall bert-soluble-pot' to mitigate any potential risks.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
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