GHSA-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5 Malicious Package in 1337qq-js
Malicious npm package exfiltrates sensitive system data and credentials during installation, requiring 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-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5?
GHSA-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5 is a vulnerability in 1337qq-js, published on 4 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of 1337qq-js contain malicious code. The package exfiltrates sensitive information through install scripts. It targets UNIX systems. The information exfiltrated includes:
- Environment variables
- Running processes
- /etc/hosts
- uname -a
- npmrc file
Recommendation
Remove the package from your system and rotate any compromised credentials.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including 1337qq-js.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
1337qq-js npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
1337qq-js npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5?
No fix has been published for GHSA-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-7wgh-5q4q-6wx5 in the wild and no public exploit code.