GHSA-4hfc-fv33-ph9p Malicious Package in sj-tw-abc
Malicious npm package executes reverse shell code, 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-4hfc-fv33-ph9p?
GHSA-4hfc-fv33-ph9p is a vulnerability in sj-tw-abc, published on 3 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 sj-tw-abc contain malicious code. The package downloads and runs a script that opens a reverse shell in the system.
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-4hfc-fv33-ph9p?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including sj-tw-abc.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
sj-tw-abc npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
sj-tw-abc npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-4hfc-fv33-ph9p?
No fix has been published for GHSA-4hfc-fv33-ph9p yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-4hfc-fv33-ph9p being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-4hfc-fv33-ph9p in the wild and no public exploit code.