Malicious Code Injection in hank-soluble-pot: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-103590: Malicious code in hank-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'hank-soluble-pot' 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 aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, leading to potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'hank-soluble-pot' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts designed to automatically modify and republish itself under random names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers, which can lead to unintentional exposure of sensitive data and the proliferation of untrusted packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hank-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 'hank-soluble-pot' package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always review the packages you include in your project to ensure they do not originate from suspicious sources.
Conclusion
The 'hank-soluble-pot' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package data and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The 'hank-soluble-pot' package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive data and the introduction of untrusted packages into your application, potentially compromising its security.
If you have installed 'hank-soluble-pot', you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall hank-soluble-pot' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
There is no patch available for 'hank-soluble-pot' as it is recommended to remove the package entirely due to its malicious nature.
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