GHSA-wgvj-6v57-wjh3 Malicious Package in bowee
Malicious code in the bowee npm package executes remote scripts and opens a backdoor, compromising the host system.
- 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-wgvj-6v57-wjh3?
GHSA-wgvj-6v57-wjh3 is a vulnerability in bowee, 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 1.8.4 of bowee contained malicious code as a preinstall script. The package downloaded a file from a remote server, executed it and opened a backdoor.
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-wgvj-6v57-wjh3?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including bowee.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
bowee npm | All versions | None |
bowee npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-wgvj-6v57-wjh3?
No fix has been published for GHSA-wgvj-6v57-wjh3 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-wgvj-6v57-wjh3 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-wgvj-6v57-wjh3 in the wild and no public exploit code.