GHSA-q42c-rrp3-r3xm Malicious Package in commmander
Malicious npm package commmander executes cryptocurrency miner code upon installation, requiring users to remove it and check for miner processes.
- 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-q42c-rrp3-r3xm?
GHSA-q42c-rrp3-r3xm is a vulnerability in commmander, published on 11 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 commmander contain malicious code . The package is malware designed to take advantage of users making a mistake when typing the name of a module to install. Upon require the package attempts to start a cryptocurrency miner using coin-hive.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment and verify whether your system is running the cryptocurrency miner.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-q42c-rrp3-r3xm?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including commmander.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
commmander npm | All versions | None |
commmander npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-q42c-rrp3-r3xm?
No fix has been published for GHSA-q42c-rrp3-r3xm yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-q42c-rrp3-r3xm being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-q42c-rrp3-r3xm in the wild and no public exploit code.