GHSA-fqw7-8v6m-2f86 Malicious Package in hulp
Malicious npm package executes arbitrary commands via C2 server 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-fqw7-8v6m-2f86?
GHSA-fqw7-8v6m-2f86 is a vulnerability in hulp, 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
All versions of hulp contain malicious code as a preinstall script. When installed, the package calls home to a Command and Control server to execute arbitrary commands.
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-fqw7-8v6m-2f86?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including hulp.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
hulp npm | All versions | None |
hulp npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-fqw7-8v6m-2f86?
No fix has been published for GHSA-fqw7-8v6m-2f86 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-fqw7-8v6m-2f86 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-fqw7-8v6m-2f86 in the wild and no public exploit code.