# GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w: Malicious Package in smartsearchwp

> Malicious npm package steals credentials and executes remote commands, requiring manual removal and transpilation to activate.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **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 available:** No
- **Published:** 3 Sep 2020

## 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 | Ecosystem | 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.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: 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.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- smartsearchwp (npm): affected all versions; no fix listed
- smartsearchwp (npm): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w

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