GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x Malicious Package in 8.9.4
A malicious npm package reads local SSH keys during installation, requiring users to remove the package to prevent credential exposure.
- 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-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x is a vulnerability in 8.9.4, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4 and 1.0.5 of 8.9.4 contain malicious code as a preinstall script. The package reads the system's SSH keys but does not upload it to a remote server.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment. There is no evidence of further compromise at the moment.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including 8.9.4.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
8.9.4 npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
8.9.4 npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
No fix has been published for GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x in the wild and no public exploit code.