GHSA-qfc9-x7gv-27jr Malicious Package in deasyncp
Malicious npm package shuts down the machine upon installation, requiring immediate removal to prevent denial of service.
- 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-qfc9-x7gv-27jr?
GHSA-qfc9-x7gv-27jr is a vulnerability in deasyncp, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of deasyncp contain malicious code. The package shuts down the machine upon installation as a preinstall script.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment. There is no further compromise.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-qfc9-x7gv-27jr?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including deasyncp.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
deasyncp npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
deasyncp npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-qfc9-x7gv-27jr?
No fix has been published for GHSA-qfc9-x7gv-27jr yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-qfc9-x7gv-27jr being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-qfc9-x7gv-27jr in the wild and no public exploit code.