GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv: Getcookies Malicious Package Vulnerability

CRITICAL
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Getcookies libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in getcookies. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Getcookies
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-3cjv-4phw-gvvv

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

getcookies fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install getcookies@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 getcookies

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls getcookies

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Getcookies 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 getcookies 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 Getcookies, 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

The `getcookies` module contained a backdoor that would allow for a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system running the malicious module. ## Recommendation This module should be uninstalled if found used within an application. In addition to removing the installed module, you will also want to evaluate your application to determine whether or not user data or systems were compromised.

GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv Affected Getcookies Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
getcookies
npm/getcookies
npm

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/649 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/649

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv?
GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv is a security vulnerability in Getcookies involving Malicious Package in getcookies under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Getcookies versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: getcookies.
What version fixes GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is getcookies affected?
Yes, getcookies 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-3cjv-4phw-gvvv?
GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv 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-3cjv-4phw-gvvv?
GHSA-3cjv-4phw-gvvv 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-3cjv-4phw-gvvv?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls getcookies'. 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 getcookies",
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