GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm: Import mysql Malicious Package Vulnerability

CRITICAL
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Import mysql libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in import-mysql. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Import mysql
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-whjr-jj69-7prm

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

import-mysql fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install import-mysql@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 import-mysql

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls import-mysql

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Import mysql 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 import-mysql 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 Import mysql, 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-whjr-jj69-7prm Affected Import mysql Versions

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

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1127 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1127

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm?
GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm is a security vulnerability in Import mysql involving Malicious Package in import-mysql under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Import mysql versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: import-mysql.
What version fixes GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is import-mysql affected?
Yes, import-mysql 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-whjr-jj69-7prm?
GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm 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-whjr-jj69-7prm?
GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm 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-whjr-jj69-7prm?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls import-mysql'. 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
Normalized schema output
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  "id" : "GHSA-whjr-jj69-7prm",
  "modified" : "2021-09-30T20:15:59Z",
  "published" : "2020-09-03T19:44:35Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious Package in import-mysql",
  "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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  } ],
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        "introduced" : "0.0.0"
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    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1127"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:48:13Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}