GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7 Malicious Package in rrgod

Not scored Published

The rrgod npm package is malicious malware that executes arbitrary scripts upon installation, compromising the host system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7?

GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7 is a vulnerability in rrgod, published on 2 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

All versions of rrgod are considered malicious. The package is malware designed to run arbitrary scripts. When installed, the package downloads an arbitrary file and executes its contents as a pre, post and install scripts.

Recommendation

This package is not available on the npm Registry anymore. If you happen to find this package in your environment you should consider the system it was installed on compromised and assess if further response (such as rotating all credentials found on the compromised machine) is necessary.

Which versions are affected by GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including rrgod.

PackageAffectedFixed in
rrgod npmFrom 0.0.0None
rrgod npmFrom 0.0.0None

How do I fix GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7?

No fix has been published for GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-277p-xwpp-3jf7 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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