GHSA-wqhj-26xr-qxfg: Malicious code in rtvu6h (npm)
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Source: ghsa-malware (de5af0f7479d0799e12dc5a46d65d4075acadbdb6190ceed425ec627dbc0e27d) 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/rtvu6hfrom your environment.Remove the rtvu6h package; removal may not eliminate other malicious software because the computer may have been fully compromised.
- Operational
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on any computer with rtvu6h installed or running, and perform the rotation immediately from a different computer.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should treat this as an incident?
Any organization or user with rtvu6h installed or running on a computer should treat that computer as fully compromised.
What should be done with credentials and secrets on an affected computer?
Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer immediately, using a different computer.
Is removing the package enough to remediate the compromise?
No. The package should be removed, but removal does not guarantee that all malicious software installed as a result has been removed because an outside entity may have obtained full control of the computer.