GHSA-m5p4-7wf9-6w99 Malicious Package in regenrator

Not scored Published

Malicious npm package executes arbitrary commands via C2 server, requiring credential rotation and OS reinstall.

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-m5p4-7wf9-6w99?

GHSA-m5p4-7wf9-6w99 is a vulnerability in regenrator, published on 1 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 regenrator are considered malicious. The package is malware designed to take advantage of users making a mistake when typing the name of a module to install. When executed, the package calls home to a Command and Control server to execute arbitrary commands.

Recommendation

This package was published to the npm Registry for a very short period of time. If you happen to find it in your environment you should revoke and rotate all credentials found on the compromised machine, as well as completely erase the affected machine and reinstall your Operating System.

Which versions are affected by GHSA-m5p4-7wf9-6w99?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including regenrator.

PackageAffectedFixed in
regenrator npmAll versionsNone
regenrator npmAll versionsNone

How do I fix GHSA-m5p4-7wf9-6w99?

No fix has been published for GHSA-m5p4-7wf9-6w99 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GHSA-m5p4-7wf9-6w99 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-m5p4-7wf9-6w99 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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