GHSA-v2mw-9w26-p7jg: Malicious code in gene-rator-new-rope-hero-h-a-c-k-gen-erat-or-azkrvc (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (db74bcb32272ab097fafe505df6a6ef187b0fbd69fc195947c8ab57264676836) 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/gene-rator-new-rope-hero-h-a-c-k-gen-erat-or-azkrvcfrom your environment.Remove the package from any computer where it is installed or running; removing it may not remove all malicious software resulting from 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 exposed?
Any computer on which this npm package is installed or running should be treated as fully compromised.
What should be done immediately?
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 enough to remediate the incident?
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 is removed.