GHSA-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2 Malicious Package in epress
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-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2?
GHSA-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2 is a vulnerability in epress, 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 4.13.2 of epress 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-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including epress.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
epress npm | All versions | None |
epress npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2?
No fix has been published for GHSA-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-vf8q-pw7h-r2x2 in the wild and no public exploit code.