SB2019100215 - Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in harmlesspackage package for Node.js
Published: October 2, 2019 Updated: January 6, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100215
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Embedded malicious code (backdoor) (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of embedded malicious functionality in the application code (aka backdoor). The code has limited functionality and there is no evidence of further compromise.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.