GHSA-73qr-pfmq-6rp8 Embedded malware in coa

Not scored Published

Malicious code in the coa npm package allows attackers to fully compromise systems, requiring immediate removal and credential rotation.

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-73qr-pfmq-6rp8?

GHSA-73qr-pfmq-6rp8 is a vulnerability in coa, published on 4 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The npm package coa had versions published with malicious code. Users of affected versions (2.0.3 and above) should downgrade to 2.0.2 as soon as possible and check their systems for suspicious activity. See this issue for details as they unfold. 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-73qr-pfmq-6rp8?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including coa.

PackageAffectedFixed in
coa npmAll versionsNone
coa npmAll versionsNone

How do I fix GHSA-73qr-pfmq-6rp8?

No fix has been published for GHSA-73qr-pfmq-6rp8 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GHSA-73qr-pfmq-6rp8 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-73qr-pfmq-6rp8 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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