Malicious Code Exploit in huang-soluble-pot: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-103821: Malicious code in huang-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The huang-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 aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with autopublish scripts that can alter its own metadata and publish harmful variants to the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the huang-soluble-pot package, which is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall huang-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 remove the huang-soluble-pot package from your project by executing: npm uninstall huang-soluble-pot. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The huang-soluble-pot package has been compromised with malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you to such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The huang-soluble-pot package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish harmful variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup at Vulert Scanner.
If an immediate update is not possible, consider uninstalling the huang-soluble-pot package to mitigate risks until a secure version is released.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the official npm repository and security advisories related to the huang-soluble-pot package.
