Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/bugfer-xor

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Bugfer xor libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in bugfer-xor. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/bugfer-xor

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/bugfer-xor. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j - CRITICAL Malicious Package in bugfer-xor

GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Bugfer xor
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-8g64-9cm2-838j

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

bugfer-xor fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install bugfer-xor@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 bugfer-xor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls bugfer-xor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Bugfer xor 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 bugfer-xor 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 Bugfer xor, 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

Version 2.0.2 contained malicious code. The package targeted the Ethereum cryptocurrency and performed transactions to wallets not controlled by the user. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment. Ensure no Ethereum funds were compromised.

GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j Affected Bugfer xor Versions

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

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1266 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1266

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j?
GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j is a security vulnerability in Bugfer xor involving Malicious Package in bugfer-xor under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Bugfer xor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: bugfer-xor.
What version fixes GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is bugfer-xor affected?
Yes, bugfer-xor 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-8g64-9cm2-838j?
GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j 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-8g64-9cm2-838j?
GHSA-8g64-9cm2-838j 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-8g64-9cm2-838j?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls bugfer-xor'. 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-8g64-9cm2-838j",
  "modified" : "2021-09-29T21:36:41Z",
  "published" : "2020-09-03T22:29:26Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious Package in bugfer-xor",
  "details" : "Version 2.0.2 contained malicious code. The package targeted the Ethereum cryptocurrency and performed transactions to wallets not controlled by the user.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nRemove the package from your environment. Ensure no Ethereum funds were compromised.",
  "severity" : [ {
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  "references" : [ {
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  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:53:03Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
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