SB2020011322 - Backdoor in 1337qq-js NPM package

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SB2020011322 - Backdoor in 1337qq-js NPM package

Published: January 13, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020011322
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Embedded malicious code (backdoor) (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-506 - Embedded Malicious Code

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red


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) that allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the server.

The package exfiltrates sensitive information through install scripts on Linux/UNIX systems. The information exfiltrated includes:

  • Environment variables
  • Running processes
  • /etc/hosts
  • uname -a
  • npmrc file

Remove the package from your system and rotate any compromised credentials.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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