GHSA-v4x4-mw65-qg9w: Malicious code in j4pe0w (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (9fbcc75948876f24c259af2ff5f9eecac759f0a4e40a9f244fc2a1d7c6408735) 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/j4pe0wfrom your environment.Remove the j4pe0w package.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should treat this as an incident?
Any organization with a computer on which the package was installed or run should treat that computer 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 computer.
Is removing the package sufficient to remediate the compromise?
No. Because an outside entity may have gained full control of the computer, removing the package does not guarantee that all malicious software installed as a result is removed.