# 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.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 3 Sep 2020

## 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 | Ecosystem | 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.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: 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.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- rpc-websocket (npm): affected from 0.7.7; no fix listed
- rpc-websocket (npm): affected from 0.7.7; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-x87g-rgrh-r6g3

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