QID 983055

QID 983055: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for npm-script-demo (GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2)

The `npm-script-demo` package is a piece of malware that opens a connection to a command and control server and executed the instructions it is given.

It has been removed from the npm registry.

## 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 has been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2

CVEs related to QID 983055

CVE-2017-16128 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2	npm-script-demo		github.com/advisories/GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2

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