Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/j3-sha3

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) malicious package vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting J3 sha3 libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in j3-sha3. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:npm/j3-sha3

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/j3-sha3. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j	-	CRITICAL	Malicious Package in j3-sha3

GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A

GHSA Identifier GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j

Severity CRITICAL

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8

CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code

Affected Product J3 sha3

Package Ecosystem npm

Published Date 2020-09-03

Last Updated 2021-09-30

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-p3jx-g34v-q56j

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected J3 sha3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

j3-sha3 fixed: Latest secure release

npm install j3-sha3@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 j3-sha3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls j3-sha3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of J3 sha3 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 j3-sha3 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 J3 sha3, 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 0.8.0 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-p3jx-g34v-q56j Affected J3 sha3 Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
j3-sha3 npm/j3-sha3	npm	≥ 0.0.0

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1276 WEB

https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1276

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j?

GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j is a security vulnerability in J3 sha3 involving Malicious Package in j3-sha3 under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.

Which J3 sha3 versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: j3-sha3.

What version fixes GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is j3-sha3 affected?

Yes, j3-sha3 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-p3jx-g34v-q56j?

GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j 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-p3jx-g34v-q56j?

GHSA-p3jx-g34v-q56j 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-p3jx-g34v-q56j?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls j3-sha3'. 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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  "summary" : "Malicious Package in j3-sha3",
  "details" : "Version 0.8.0 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.",
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CVSS V3

9.8 CRITICAL