GHSA-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h Malicious Package in file-logging
A malicious npm package exfiltrated system information to a remote server, requiring removal to prevent data leakage.
- 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-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h?
GHSA-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h is a vulnerability in file-logging, 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-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including file-logging.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
file-logging npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
file-logging npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h?
No fix has been published for GHSA-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-wwwg-6r7f-9c9h in the wild and no public exploit code.