Vulnerability identifier: #VU24229
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-506
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
1337qq-js
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Andre Eleuterio
Description
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:
Remove the package from your system and rotate any compromised credentials.
Mitigation
It is recommended to remove this software.
Vulnerable software versions
1337qq-js: 1.0.2 - 1.0.11
External links
http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1455
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.