Malicious Code Injection in 'conway-soluble-pot' Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100983: Malicious code in conway-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'conway-soluble-pot' package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods npm with harmful packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the 'conway-soluble-pot' package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, leading to a compromised development environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall conway-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 avoid using the 'conway-soluble-pot' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The 'conway-soluble-pot' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry and developer reputation scores. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall conway-soluble-pot' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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