Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/pensi-scheduler

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv is a CRITICAL malicious package vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Pensi scheduler libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves malicious package in pensi-scheduler. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/pensi-scheduler

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv - CRITICAL Malicious Package in pensi-scheduler

GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Pensi scheduler
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv

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

pensi-scheduler fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install pensi-scheduler@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 pensi-scheduler

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls pensi-scheduler

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pensi scheduler 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 pensi-scheduler 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 General Security Weakness. In Pensi scheduler, 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 1.1.3 of `pensi-scheduler` contained malicious code. The code when executed in the browser would enumerate password, cvc, cardnumber fields from forms and send the extracted values to `https://js-metrics.com/minjs.php?pl=` ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment. It's also recommended to evaluate your application to determine whether or not user data was compromised. Users may consider downgrading to version 1.1.2

GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv Affected Pensi scheduler Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pensi-scheduler
npm/pensi-scheduler
npm
1.1.3
All 1 versions
1.1.3
None specified

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1107 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1107

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv?
GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv is a security vulnerability in Pensi scheduler involving Malicious Package in pensi-scheduler under General Security Weakness.
Which Pensi scheduler versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: pensi-scheduler.
What version fixes GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pensi-scheduler affected?
Yes, pensi-scheduler is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv?
GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls pensi-scheduler'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-j4ch-mw66-xmqv",
  "modified" : "2023-07-27T00:07:25Z",
  "published" : "2020-09-03T19:16:44Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious Package in pensi-scheduler",
  "details" : "Version 1.1.3 of `pensi-scheduler` contained malicious code. The code when executed in the browser would enumerate password, cvc, cardnumber fields from forms and send the extracted values to `https://js-metrics.com/minjs.php?pl=`\n\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nRemove the package from your environment. It's also recommended to evaluate your application to determine whether or not user data was compromised.\n\nUsers may consider downgrading to version 1.1.2",
  "severity" : [ ],
  "affected" : [ {
    "package" : {
      "ecosystem" : "npm",
      "name" : "pensi-scheduler"
    },
    "versions" : [ "1.1.3" ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1107"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-08-31T18:47:31Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}