GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq Malicious Package in rimrafall
A malicious npm package deletes all system files during installation, requiring users to remove the package and restore data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq?
GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq is a vulnerability in rimrafall, published on 2 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Version 1.0.0 of rimrafall contains malicious code as a preinstall script. The package attempts to remove all files in the system's root folder.
Recommendation
If you installed this package it is likely your machine was erased. If not, remove the package from your system and verify if any files were deleted.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including rimrafall.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
rimrafall npm | All versions | None |
rimrafall npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq?
No fix has been published for GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq in the wild and no public exploit code.