Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/sonatype

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4 is a CRITICAL sonatype vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Malicious npm package libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves sonatype. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/sonatype

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4 - CRITICAL Malicious npm package: sonatype

GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Malicious npm package
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4

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

sonatype fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install sonatype@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 sonatype

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls sonatype

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Malicious npm package 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 sonatype 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 Malicious npm package, 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 npm `sonatype` package has been identified as malicious and removed from the npm package registry. ## Remediation Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4 Affected Malicious npm package Versions

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

References

blog.sonatype.com/sonatype-spots-more... WEB
https://blog.sonatype.com/sonatype-spots-more-discord-malware-in-npm?hs_preview=BbDPGbfh-40737456755
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1596 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1596

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4?
GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4 is a security vulnerability in Malicious npm package involving sonatype under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Malicious npm package versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: sonatype.
What version fixes GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sonatype affected?
Yes, sonatype is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4?
GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4 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-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls sonatype'. 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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-w8fh-pvq2-x8c4",
  "modified" : "2021-01-29T18:10:59Z",
  "published" : "2021-01-29T18:11:20Z",
  "aliases" : [ ],
  "summary" : "Malicious npm package: sonatype",
  "details" : "The npm `sonatype` package has been identified as malicious and removed from the npm package registry.\n\n## Remediation\n\nAny computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.",
  "severity" : [ ],
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      } ]
    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://blog.sonatype.com/sonatype-spots-more-discord-malware-in-npm?hs_preview=BbDPGbfh-40737456755"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1596"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-506" ],
    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2021-01-29T18:10:59Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : null
  }
}