GHSA-w6xj-45gv-fw35 Malicious Package in stream-combine
A malicious npm package steals credentials and credit card data from web forms, requiring users to remove the package and rotate secrets.
- 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-w6xj-45gv-fw35?
GHSA-w6xj-45gv-fw35 is a vulnerability in stream-combine, 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
Version 2.0.2 of stream-combine has malicious code design to steal credentials and credit card information. The code searches all form elements for passwords, credit card numbers and CVC codes. It then uploads the information to a remote server using HTML links embedded in the page or form actions. If your application has Content Security Policy set you are not affected by this issue.
Recommendation
This package is not available on the npm Registry anymore. If you used this module and your application processed credentials or credit card information, it is possible that information was stolen.
Users may consider downgrading to version 2.0.1
Which versions are affected by GHSA-w6xj-45gv-fw35?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including stream-combine.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
stream-combine npm | All versions | None |
stream-combine npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-w6xj-45gv-fw35?
No fix has been published for GHSA-w6xj-45gv-fw35 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-w6xj-45gv-fw35 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-w6xj-45gv-fw35 in the wild and no public exploit code.