QID 983059

QID 983059: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for cross-env.js (GHSA-hwhq-3hrj-v6v5)

The `cross-env.js` package is a piece of malware that steals environment variables and sends them to attacker controlled locations.

All versions have been unpublished from the npm registry.

## Recommendation

As this package is malware, if you find it installed in your environment, the real security concern is determining how it got there.

If you have found this installed in your environment, you should:
1. Delete the package
2. Clear your npm cache
3. Ensure it is not present in any other package.json files on your system
4. Regenerate your registry credentials, tokens, and any other sensitive credentials that may have been present in your environment variables.

Additionally, any service which may have been exposed via credentials in your environment variables, such as a database, should be reviewed for indicators of compromise as well.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-hwhq-3hrj-v6v5 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-hwhq-3hrj-v6v5 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-hwhq-3hrj-v6v5

CVEs related to QID 983059

CVE-2017-16081 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-hwhq-3hrj-v6v5	cross-env.js		github.com/advisories/GHSA-hwhq-3hrj-v6v5

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