GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j Malicious Package in bugfer-xor

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A malicious npm package version executes unauthorized Ethereum transactions, stealing funds from users who install it.

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-8g64-9cm2-838j?

GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j is a vulnerability in bugfer-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-8g64-9cm2-838j?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including bugfer-xor.

PackageAffectedFixed in
bugfer-xor npmFrom 0.0.0None
bugfer-xor npmFrom 0.0.0None

How do I fix GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j?

No fix has been published for GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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