GHSA-wfjh-3hq2-r276 Malicious Package in node-spdy

Not scored Published

A malicious npm package exfiltrated system information to a remote server, requiring developers to remove the compromised dependency.

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-wfjh-3hq2-r276?

GHSA-wfjh-3hq2-r276 is a vulnerability in node-spdy, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This package contained malicious code. The package uploaded system information such as OS and hostname to a remote server.

Recommendation

Remove the package from your environment. There are no indications of further compromise.

Which versions are affected by GHSA-wfjh-3hq2-r276?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-spdy.

PackageAffectedFixed in
node-spdy npmFrom 0.0.0None
node-spdy npmFrom 0.0.0None

How do I fix GHSA-wfjh-3hq2-r276?

No fix has been published for GHSA-wfjh-3hq2-r276 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GHSA-wfjh-3hq2-r276 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-wfjh-3hq2-r276 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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