Malicious Code Injection in candice-soluble-pot Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100210: Malicious code in candice-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The candice-soluble-pot package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish numerous variants with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the candice-soluble-pot package, which 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, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to security risks and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall candice-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 candice-soluble-pot package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall candice-soluble-pot.
Conclusion
The candice-soluble-pot package poses significant security risks due to its malicious code that modifies essential files and repackages itself under various names. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The candice-soluble-pot package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Using the candice-soluble-pot package can expose your application to security risks, as it modifies critical files and can lead to the use of compromised packages.
If you have installed the candice-soluble-pot package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and look for alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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