Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/4equest

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting 4equest libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in 4equest. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/4equest

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/4equest. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj - CRITICAL Malicious Package in 4equest

GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product 4equest
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-p33q-w45h-2hcj

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected 4equest dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

4equest fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install 4equest@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 4equest

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls 4equest

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of 4equest 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 4equest 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 4equest, 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 `4equest` typosquatted a popular package of similar name and tracked users who had installed the incorrect package. The package uploaded information to a remote server including: name of the downloaded package, name of the intended package, the Node version and whether the process was running as sudo. There is no further compromise. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your dependencies and always ensure package names are typed correctly upon installation.

GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj Affected 4equest Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
4equest
npm/4equest
npm

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/837 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/837

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj?
GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj is a security vulnerability in 4equest involving Malicious Package in 4equest under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which 4equest versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: 4equest.
What version fixes GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is 4equest affected?
Yes, 4equest 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-p33q-w45h-2hcj?
GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj 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-p33q-w45h-2hcj?
GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj 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-p33q-w45h-2hcj?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls 4equest'. 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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  "id" : "GHSA-p33q-w45h-2hcj",
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  "published" : "2020-09-02T18:30:03Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious Package in 4equest",
  "details" : "All versions of `4equest` typosquatted a popular package of similar name and tracked users who had installed the incorrect package. The package uploaded information to a remote server including: name of the downloaded package, name of the intended package, the Node version and whether the process was running as sudo. There is no further compromise.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nRemove the package from your dependencies and always ensure package names are typed correctly upon installation.",
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  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/837"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:37:37Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}