GHSA-mj52-2x34-ppqq: Malicious code in @zread/cli-darwin-arm64 (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (c99375eb30d4f484c9a0125c7283a1456a0b2c21f1617d57387fcd66b9790267) 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/@zread/cli-darwin-arm64from your environment.Remove the package. Removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from its installation.
- Operational
Immediately rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer, using a different computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What systems should be treated as exposed?
Any computer where this package is installed or has run should be considered fully compromised. This includes systems even if the package has since been removed.
What should be done immediately after identifying an installation?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. Remove the package as part of response efforts.
Is removing the package sufficient remediation?
No. The available information warns that installation may have given an outside entity full control of the computer, and removing the package does not guarantee that all malicious software will be removed.