Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/destroyer-of-worlds

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Destroyer of worlds libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in destroyer-of-worlds. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/destroyer-of-worlds

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p - CRITICAL Malicious Package in destroyer-of-worlds

GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Destroyer of worlds
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-w3f3-4j22-2v3p

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

destroyer-of-worlds fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install destroyer-of-worlds@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 destroyer-of-worlds

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls destroyer-of-worlds

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Destroyer of worlds 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 destroyer-of-worlds 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 Destroyer of worlds, 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

The package `destroyer-of-worlds` contained malicious code. The package contained a bash script that was run as a postinstall script. The script deleted system files and attempted to exhaust resources by creating a large file, a fork bomb and an endless loop. The script targeted UNIX systems. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment and perform additional incident response on your system's files and processes.

GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p Affected Destroyer of worlds Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
destroyer-of-worlds
npm/destroyer-of-worlds
npm

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/890 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/890

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p is a security vulnerability in Destroyer of worlds involving Malicious Package in destroyer-of-worlds under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Destroyer of worlds versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: destroyer-of-worlds.
What version fixes GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is destroyer-of-worlds affected?
Yes, destroyer-of-worlds 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-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p 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-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
GHSA-w3f3-4j22-2v3p 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-w3f3-4j22-2v3p?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls destroyer-of-worlds'. 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-w3f3-4j22-2v3p",
  "modified" : "2021-09-30T21:25:19Z",
  "published" : "2020-09-02T21:27:02Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious Package in destroyer-of-worlds",
  "details" : "The package `destroyer-of-worlds` contained malicious code. The package contained a bash script that was run as a postinstall script. The script deleted system files and attempted to exhaust resources by creating a large file, a fork bomb and an endless loop. The script targeted UNIX systems.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nRemove the package from your environment and perform additional incident response on your system's files and processes.",
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      "type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
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      } ]
    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/890"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:39:31Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}