GHSA-v99v-xgjx-7m7g Malicious Package in asnyc
A typosquatted npm package exfiltrates installation metadata to a remote server, requiring developers to remove the malicious dependency.
- 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-v99v-xgjx-7m7g?
GHSA-v99v-xgjx-7m7g is a vulnerability in asnyc, published on 2 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 asnyc typosquatted a popular package of similar name and tracked users who had installed the incorrect package. The package uploaded information to a remote server including: name of the downloaded package, name of the intended package, the Node version and whether the process was running as sudo. There is no further compromise.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your dependencies and always ensure package names are typed correctly upon installation.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-v99v-xgjx-7m7g?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including asnyc.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
asnyc npm | All versions | None |
asnyc npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-v99v-xgjx-7m7g?
No fix has been published for GHSA-v99v-xgjx-7m7g yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-v99v-xgjx-7m7g being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-v99v-xgjx-7m7g in the wild and no public exploit code.