GHSA-7xf9-74cp-8hx3 Malicious Package in js-cha3
A malicious npm package steals Ethereum funds by executing unauthorized transactions, requiring immediate removal and fund verification.
- 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-7xf9-74cp-8hx3?
GHSA-7xf9-74cp-8hx3 is a vulnerability in js-cha3, 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 0.8.0 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-7xf9-74cp-8hx3?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including js-cha3.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
js-cha3 npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
js-cha3 npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-7xf9-74cp-8hx3?
No fix has been published for GHSA-7xf9-74cp-8hx3 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-7xf9-74cp-8hx3 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-7xf9-74cp-8hx3 in the wild and no public exploit code.