GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq: Serializes Malicious Package Vulnerability

CRITICAL
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Serializes libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in serializes. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Serializes
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-j899-348x-h3rq

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

serializes fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install serializes@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 serializes

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls serializes

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Serializes 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 serializes 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 Serializes, 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

This package contained malicious code. The package uploaded system information such as OS and hostname to a remote server. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment. There are no indications of further compromise.

GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq Affected Serializes Versions

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

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1139 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1139

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq?
GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq is a security vulnerability in Serializes involving Malicious Package in serializes under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Serializes versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: serializes.
What version fixes GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is serializes affected?
Yes, serializes 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-j899-348x-h3rq?
GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq 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-j899-348x-h3rq?
GHSA-j899-348x-h3rq 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-j899-348x-h3rq?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls serializes'. 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-j899-348x-h3rq",
  "modified" : "2021-09-30T20:27:53Z",
  "published" : "2020-09-03T19:57:54Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious Package in serializes",
  "details" : "This package contained malicious code. The package uploaded system information such as OS and hostname to a remote server.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nRemove the package from your environment. There are no indications of further compromise.",
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  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1139"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:48:41Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}