GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p Malicious Package in destroyer-of-worlds
A malicious npm package executes destructive bash scripts during installation, causing system file deletion and resource exhaustion on UNIX systems.
- 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-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p is a vulnerability in destroyer-of-worlds, published on 2 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The package destroyer-of-worlds contained malicious code. The package contained a bash script that was run as a postinstall script. The script deleted system files and attempted to exhaust resources by creating a large file, a fork bomb and an endless loop. The script targeted UNIX systems.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment and perform additional incident response on your system's files and processes.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including destroyer-of-worlds.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
destroyer-of-worlds npm | All versions | None |
destroyer-of-worlds npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
No fix has been published for GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p in the wild and no public exploit code.