#VU24229 Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in 1337qq-js
Published: January 13, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU24229
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-506
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
1337qq-js
1337qq-js
Software vendor:
Andre Eleuterio
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:
- Environment variables
- Running processes
- /etc/hosts
- uname -a
- npmrc file
Remove the package from your system and rotate any compromised credentials.
Remediation
It is recommended to remove this software.