SB2020101516 - Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in plutov-slack-client package for NPM



SB2020101516 - Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in plutov-slack-client package for NPM

Published: October 15, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020101516
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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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 compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of embedded malicious functionality in the application code (aka backdoor). A remote attacker can gain compromise the affected system.


Remediation

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