GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4 Malicious Package in ns-sha3
Malicious code in the ns-sha3 npm package steals Ethereum funds by performing unauthorized transactions to attacker-controlled wallets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4?
GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4 is a vulnerability in ns-sha3, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Version 0.8.0 contained malicious code. The package targeted the Ethereum cryptocurrency and performed transactions to wallets not controlled by the user.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment. Ensure no Ethereum funds were compromised.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ns-sha3.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ns-sha3 npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
ns-sha3 npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4?
No fix has been published for GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-j67m-jg9p-ppg4 in the wild and no public exploit code.