GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2: Discord debug log Malicious Package Vulnerability

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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Discord debug log libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in discord_debug_log. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Discord debug log
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-5x8q-gj67-rhf2

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

discord_debug_log fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install discord_debug_log@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 discord_debug_log

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls discord_debug_log

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Discord debug log 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 discord_debug_log 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 Discord debug log, 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

All versions of `discord_debug_log` contain obfuscated malware that uploads Discord user tokens to a remote server. This allows attackers to make purchases on behalf of users if they have credit cards linked to their Discord accounts. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment. Review your Discord account access and rotate tokens if possible. If a credit card was linked to a compromised account contact your credit card company.

GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2 Affected Discord debug log Versions

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

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/873 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/873

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2?
GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2 is a security vulnerability in Discord debug log involving Malicious Package in discord_debug_log under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Discord debug log versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: discord_debug_log.
What version fixes GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is discord_debug_log affected?
Yes, discord_debug_log 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-5x8q-gj67-rhf2?
GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2 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-5x8q-gj67-rhf2?
GHSA-5x8q-gj67-rhf2 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-5x8q-gj67-rhf2?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls discord_debug_log'. 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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  "modified" : "2021-09-30T21:23:24Z",
  "published" : "2020-09-02T21:18:33Z",
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  "summary" : "Malicious Package in discord_debug_log",
  "details" : "All versions of `discord_debug_log` contain obfuscated malware that uploads Discord user tokens to a remote server. This allows attackers to make purchases on behalf of users if they have credit cards linked to their Discord accounts.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nRemove the package from your environment. Review your Discord account access and rotate tokens if possible. If a credit card was linked to a compromised account contact your credit card company.",
  "severity" : [ {
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  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
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  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:38:59Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}