GHSA-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4 Malicious Package in comander
Malicious npm package executes cryptocurrency miner code upon installation, requiring users to remove the package and check for unauthorized processes.
- 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-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4?
GHSA-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4 is a vulnerability in comander, 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 comander contains malicious code . The package is malware designed to take advantage of users making a mistake when typing the name of a module to install. Upon require the package attempts to start a cryptocurrency miner using coin-hive.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment and verify whether your system is running the cryptocurrency miner.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including comander.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
comander npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
comander npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4?
No fix has been published for GHSA-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-4xg9-g7qj-jhg4 in the wild and no public exploit code.