GHSA-49c6-3wr4-8jr4 Malicious Package in malicious-npm-package
Malicious npm package executes remote PowerShell commands on Windows, granting attackers full system control upon installation.
- 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-49c6-3wr4-8jr4?
GHSA-49c6-3wr4-8jr4 is a vulnerability in malicious-npm-package, published on 4 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 malicious-npm-package contain malicious code. The malware targets Windows systems. It runs a powershell command that downloads an executable file from a remote server and runs it.
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-49c6-3wr4-8jr4?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including malicious-npm-package.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
malicious-npm-package npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
malicious-npm-package npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-49c6-3wr4-8jr4?
No fix has been published for GHSA-49c6-3wr4-8jr4 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-49c6-3wr4-8jr4 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-49c6-3wr4-8jr4 in the wild and no public exploit code.