GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w Malicious Package in smartsearchwp
Malicious npm package steals credentials and executes remote commands, requiring manual removal and transpilation to activate.
- 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-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w is a vulnerability in smartsearchwp, published on 3 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
All versions of smartsearchwp contain malicious code. The package is malware intended to steal credentials from websites it is loaded in. It traverses DOM elements looking for fields such as username and password and uploads it to a remote server. The package also port-scans the local gateway and uploads the information to the remote server. It has a feature to fetch commands from the remote server and execute them with eval. The npm security team analysis found several bugs in the malware that prevent it from actually performing its actions. The malicious code is also not invoked upon installation or require; it would require transpiling TypeScript code and using it in a website.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment. There is no indication of further compromise.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including smartsearchwp.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
smartsearchwp npm | All versions | None |
smartsearchwp npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
No fix has been published for GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w in the wild and no public exploit code.