GHSA-rvww-x6m4-4vc2 Malicious Package in blubird
Malicious npm package executes cryptocurrency miner code upon installation, requiring users to remove the package 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-rvww-x6m4-4vc2?
GHSA-rvww-x6m4-4vc2 is a vulnerability in blubird, 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
Version 3.5.0 of blubird contains 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-rvww-x6m4-4vc2?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including blubird.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
blubird npm | All versions | None |
blubird npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-rvww-x6m4-4vc2?
No fix has been published for GHSA-rvww-x6m4-4vc2 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-rvww-x6m4-4vc2 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-rvww-x6m4-4vc2 in the wild and no public exploit code.