GHSA-vxfp-qmpq-6826 Malicious Package in hpmm
Malicious npm package hpmm exfiltrates system data and executes remote code, requiring immediate removal and credential rotation.
- 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-vxfp-qmpq-6826?
GHSA-vxfp-qmpq-6826 is a vulnerability in hpmm, published on 3 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 hpmm contain malicious code. The package uploads system information to a remote server, downloads a file and executes it.
Recommendation
Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-vxfp-qmpq-6826?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including hpmm.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
hpmm npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
hpmm npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-vxfp-qmpq-6826?
No fix has been published for GHSA-vxfp-qmpq-6826 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-vxfp-qmpq-6826 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-vxfp-qmpq-6826 in the wild and no public exploit code.