Malicious Code Injection in bowman-soluble-pot Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100066: Malicious code in bowman-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bowman-soluble-pot package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the bowman-soluble-pot package being associated with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of projects that depend on this package. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including unauthorized access and manipulation of project dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bowman-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, you can prevent the installation of this package by using the npm command: npm uninstall bowman-soluble-pot. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address other vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The bowman-soluble-pot package poses a significant security risk due to its association with a malicious campaign. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of your software.
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FAQ
The bowman-soluble-pot package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's dependencies and security.
You should uninstall the bowman-soluble-pot package immediately and check for any other vulnerabilities in your project using npm audit.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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