GHSA-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc Malicious Package in cuffer-xor
A malicious version of the cuffer-xor npm package steals Ethereum funds by performing unauthorized transactions.
- 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-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc?
GHSA-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc is a vulnerability in cuffer-xor, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Version 2.0.2 contained malicious code. The package targeted the Ethereum cryptocurrency and performed transactions to wallets not controlled by the user.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment. Ensure no Ethereum funds were compromised.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including cuffer-xor.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cuffer-xor npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
cuffer-xor npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc?
No fix has been published for GHSA-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-6xm4-p6r2-mwrc in the wild and no public exploit code.