GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2: Test module a Malicious Package Vulnerability

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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Test module a libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in test-module-a. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Test module a
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-76xq-58hj-vwm2

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

test-module-a fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install test-module-a@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 test-module-a

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls test-module-a

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Test module a 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 test-module-a 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 Test module a, 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 `test-module-a` contain malicious code as a preinstall script. The package fetches all names of npm packages owned by the user and attempts to add another maintainer to every package as a means of package hijacking, ## Recommendation Remove the package from your system. If you own any packages that were compromised please contact npm security immediately at security@npmjs.com. Also enable 2FA for publishing to further secure packages you maintain.

GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2 Affected Test module a Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
test-module-a
npm/test-module-a
npm

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/929 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/929

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2?
GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2 is a security vulnerability in Test module a involving Malicious Package in test-module-a under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Test module a versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: test-module-a.
What version fixes GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is test-module-a affected?
Yes, test-module-a 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-76xq-58hj-vwm2?
GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2 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-76xq-58hj-vwm2?
GHSA-76xq-58hj-vwm2 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-76xq-58hj-vwm2?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls test-module-a'. 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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    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:40:53Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
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