GHSA-cwxv-8638-h5f2: Malicious code in 1b67v5 (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (302d3a55e1eadf5101acb19d0cc1c8640555ce291662aa003c6abae28a654d94) 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 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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
npm/1b67v5from your environment.Remove the 1b67v5 package; removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from its installation.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on any affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems should be treated as exposed?
Any computer on which the package is installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
What should be done if the package is found?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. Remove the package from the affected system.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the incident?
No. Because installation may have given an outside entity full control of the computer, removing the package does not guarantee that all resulting malicious software has been removed.