GHSA-qhmw-9qw2-5x8x: Malicious code in winjb6 (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (66f25810500ddba52e0ffb1e34dbe95bf1d2bc99313c6c687740d0e7f6222f3b) 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/winjb6from your environment.Remove the winjb6 package; removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from its installation.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What systems should be treated as affected?
Any computer on which the package is installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
What immediate response is recommended?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer. Remove the package as part of the response.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the compromise?
No. Because installing the package may have given an outside entity full control of the computer, removing it does not guarantee that all resulting malicious software is removed.