GHSA-x6gq-467r-hwcc Malicious Package in soket.js
Malicious npm package executes arbitrary commands via C2 server, requiring credential rotation and system reinstallation.
- 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-x6gq-467r-hwcc?
GHSA-x6gq-467r-hwcc is a vulnerability in soket.js, published on 1 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
All versions of soket.js are considered malicious. The package is malware designed to take advantage of users making a mistake when typing the name of a module to install. When executed, the package calls home to a Command and Control server to execute arbitrary commands.
Recommendation
This package was published to the npm Registry for a very short period of time. If you happen to find it in your environment you should revoke and rotate all credentials found on the compromised machine, as well as completely erase the affected machine and reinstall your Operating System.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-x6gq-467r-hwcc?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including soket.js.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
soket.js npm | All versions | None |
soket.js npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-x6gq-467r-hwcc?
No fix has been published for GHSA-x6gq-467r-hwcc yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-x6gq-467r-hwcc being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-x6gq-467r-hwcc in the wild and no public exploit code.