GHSA-j8hw-49gg-vq3w Malicious Package in retcodelog
Malicious code in retcodelog allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands and steal system information upon installation.
- 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-j8hw-49gg-vq3w?
GHSA-j8hw-49gg-vq3w is a vulnerability in retcodelog, 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 retcodelog contain malicious code. The package uploads system information to a remote server, downloads a file and executes it.
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-j8hw-49gg-vq3w?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including retcodelog.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
retcodelog npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
retcodelog npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-j8hw-49gg-vq3w?
No fix has been published for GHSA-j8hw-49gg-vq3w yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-j8hw-49gg-vq3w being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-j8hw-49gg-vq3w in the wild and no public exploit code.