Malicious Code Injection in daniel-soluble-pot Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101204: Malicious code in daniel-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The daniel-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 of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages with misleading names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the daniel-soluble-pot package. This payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall daniel-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 daniel-soluble-pot package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. 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 daniel-soluble-pot package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The daniel-soluble-pot package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of misleading derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing vulnerabilities, altering package configurations, and potentially leading to security breaches.
If you have installed the daniel-soluble-pot package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall daniel-soluble-pot.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and employ tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project.
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