Malicious Code Detected in crosby-soluble-pot: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-101093: Malicious code in crosby-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The crosby-soluble-pot package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in crosby-soluble-pot stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. These actions lead to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to automated scripts designed to exploit the npm platform for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall crosby-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 crosby-soluble-pot package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The crosby-soluble-pot package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
crosby-soluble-pot is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the crosby-soluble-pot package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
