#VU47698 Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in npmpubman


Published: 2020-10-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47698

Vulnerability risk: High

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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-506

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
npmpubman
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Fudugo Team

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 application.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

npmpubman: 1.0.0


External links
http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1568


Q & A

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.


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