GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w: Smartsearchwp Malicious Package Vulnerability

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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Smartsearchwp libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in smartsearchwp. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Smartsearchwp
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-fgp6-8g62-qx6w

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

smartsearchwp fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install smartsearchwp@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 smartsearchwp

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls smartsearchwp

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Smartsearchwp 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 smartsearchwp 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 Smartsearchwp, 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 `smartsearchwp` contain malicious code. The package is malware intended to steal credentials from websites it is loaded in. It traverses DOM elements looking for fields such as `username` and `password` and uploads it to a remote server. The package also port-scans the local gateway and uploads the information to the remote server. It has a feature to fetch commands from the remote server and execute them with `eval`. The npm security team analysis found several bugs in the malware that prevent it from actually performing its actions. The malicious code is also not invoked upon installation or require; it would require transpiling TypeScript code and using it in a website. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment. There is no indication of further compromise.

GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w Affected Smartsearchwp Versions

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

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1011 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w is a security vulnerability in Smartsearchwp involving Malicious Package in smartsearchwp under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Smartsearchwp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: smartsearchwp.
What version fixes GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is smartsearchwp affected?
Yes, smartsearchwp 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-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w 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-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
GHSA-fgp6-8g62-qx6w 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-fgp6-8g62-qx6w?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls smartsearchwp'. 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",
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