GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm: Ladder text js Malicious Package Vulnerability

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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Ladder text js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in ladder-text-js. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Ladder text js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ladder text js dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ladder-text-js fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install ladder-text-js@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls ladder-text-js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls ladder-text-js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ladder text js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls ladder-text-js command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code, where the product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. In Ladder text js, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

`ladder-text-js` contained a malicious script that attempted to delete all files when `npm test` was run. ## Recommendation This module has been unpublished from the npm Registry. If you find this module in your environment remove it.

GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm Affected Ladder text js Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ladder-text-js
npm/ladder-text-js
npm

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/651 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/651

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm?
GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm is a security vulnerability in Ladder text js involving Malicious Package in ladder-text-js under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Ladder text js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: ladder-text-js.
What version fixes GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ladder-text-js affected?
Yes, ladder-text-js is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm?
GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm?
GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code (The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-33gc-f8v9-v8hm?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls ladder-text-js'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "summary" : "Malicious Package in ladder-text-js",
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