SB2021012522 - Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in sonatype package for NPM
Published: January 25, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021012522
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 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.