GHSA-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp Malicious Package in commander-js
Malicious npm package executes arbitrary code upon installation, requiring immediate system compromise assessment and credential rotation.
- 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-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp?
GHSA-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp is a vulnerability in commander-js, 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 commander-js are considered malicious. The package is malware designed to take advantage of users making a mistake when typing the name of a module to install. When installed, the package downloads an arbitrary file and executes its contents as a post-install script.
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-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including commander-js.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
commander-js npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
commander-js npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp?
No fix has been published for GHSA-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-2hqf-qqmq-pgpp in the wild and no public exploit code.