Malicious Code Injection in payne-soluble-pot Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107005: Malicious code in payne-soluble-pot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The payne-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 aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the payne-soluble-pot package being associated with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to pollute the npm registry and can lead to the unintentional installation of compromised packages by developers, potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall payne-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 payne-soluble-pot package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Conclusion
The payne-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 take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring.
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FAQ
The payne-soluble-pot package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, potentially exposing your application to security risks and malicious code execution.
If you have installed the payne-soluble-pot package, it is advisable to remove it and update your dependencies to ensure your application is secure.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
