Malicious Code Vulnerability in liza-soluble-pot Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105287: Malicious code in liza-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The liza-soluble-pot package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload is designed to execute autopublish scripts that automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall liza-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 prevent the installation of the liza-soluble-pot package by using the following command: npm uninstall liza-soluble-pot. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
Conclusion
The liza-soluble-pot package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and stay vigilant about the dependencies you use. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The liza-soluble-pot package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to reputation damage and registry pollution.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Check your application against the vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit and stay informed about vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
If you have installed the liza-soluble-pot package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
