GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5 Malicious Package in browserift
A malicious npm package executes remote commands, granting attackers full control over the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5?
GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5 is a vulnerability in browserift, published on 2 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Version 16.3.3 of browserift contained malicious code as a preinstall script. The package was a backdoor that opened a connection to a remote server and executed incoming commands on both Unix and Windows machines
Recommendation
Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including browserift.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
browserift npm | All versions | None |
browserift npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5?
No fix has been published for GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-43vf-2x6g-p2m5 in the wild and no public exploit code.