GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x: 8.9.4 Malicious Package Vulnerability

CRITICAL
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting 8.9.4 libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in 8.9.4. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product 8.9.4
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-725f-3pw7-rq6x

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected 8.9.4 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

8.9.4 fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install 8.9.4@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 8.9.4

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls 8.9.4

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of 8.9.4 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 8.9.4 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 8.9.4, 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

Versions 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4 and 1.0.5 of `8.9.4` contain malicious code as a preinstall script. The package reads the system's SSH keys but does not upload it to a remote server. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment. There is no evidence of further compromise at the moment.

GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x Affected 8.9.4 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
8.9.4
npm/8.9.4
npm
≥ 0.0.0

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1201 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1201

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x is a security vulnerability in 8.9.4 involving Malicious Package in 8.9.4 under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which 8.9.4 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: 8.9.4.
What version fixes GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is 8.9.4 affected?
Yes, 8.9.4 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-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x 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-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x 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-725f-3pw7-rq6x?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls 8.9.4'. 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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x",
  "modified" : "2021-09-29T20:46:52Z",
  "published" : "2020-09-03T21:09:47Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious Package in 8.9.4",
  "details" : "Versions 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4 and 1.0.5 of `8.9.4` contain malicious code as a preinstall script. The package reads the system's SSH keys but does not upload it to a remote server.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nRemove the package from your environment. There is no evidence of further compromise at the moment.",
  "severity" : [ {
    "type" : "CVSS_V3",
    "score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
  } ],
  "affected" : [ {
    "package" : {
      "ecosystem" : "npm",
      "name" : "8.9.4"
    },
    "ranges" : [ {
      "type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
      "events" : [ {
        "introduced" : "0.0.0"
      } ]
    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1201"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:50:57Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}