GHSA-c6f3-3c98-2j2f Malicious Package in jquerz
Malicious npm package jquerz executes remote code and opens a backdoor upon installation, compromising the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is GHSA-c6f3-3c98-2j2f?
GHSA-c6f3-3c98-2j2f is a vulnerability in jquerz, published on 2 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Version 1.0.1 of jquerz contains malicious code as a preinstall script. The package is malware designed to take advantage of users making a mistake when typing the name of a module to install. When installed, the package downloads a file from a remote server, executes it and opens a backdoor.
Recommendation
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-c6f3-3c98-2j2f?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including jquerz.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
jquerz npm | All versions | None |
jquerz npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-c6f3-3c98-2j2f?
No fix has been published for GHSA-c6f3-3c98-2j2f yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-c6f3-3c98-2j2f being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-c6f3-3c98-2j2f in the wild and no public exploit code.