GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3 Malicious Package in rpc-websocket
Malicious code in rpc-websocket package allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands and compromise systems via a remote backdoor.
- 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-x87g-rgrh-r6g3?
GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3 is a vulnerability in rpc-websocket, published on 3 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions of rpc-websocket >= 0.7.6 contained malicious code. The package opens a backdoor to a remote server and executes arbitrary commands, effectively acting as a backdoor.
Recommendation
Any computer that has these versions of the 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-x87g-rgrh-r6g3?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including rpc-websocket.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
rpc-websocket npm | From 0.7.7 | None |
rpc-websocket npm | From 0.7.7 | None |
How do I fix GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3?
No fix has been published for GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3 in the wild and no public exploit code.