Malicious Package in asinc
Summary
GHSA-87qw-7v97-w34r: Malicious Package in asinc. Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The asinc package is an npm package that provides asynchronous functions for JavaScript. It is commonly used in Node.js applications to handle asynchronous operations. The package has been found to contain a malicious version that was uploaded by a typosquatter. This malicious package tracked users who installed it and uploaded information to a remote server. The package was designed to look similar to the legitimate asinc package, leading users to mistakenly install it.
Vulnerability Detail
The malicious version of the asinc package tracked users who installed it and uploaded information to a remote server. The uploaded information included the name of the downloaded package, the name of the intended package, the Node version, and whether the process was running as sudo. The package did not compromise any further systems or data. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users as it allows unauthorized tracking and potential exposure of sensitive information.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The asinc package has been found to contain a malicious version that tracked users who installed it. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to remove the package from your dependencies and ensure correct package names are used during installation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows unauthorized tracking of users who install the malicious asinc package. It can potentially expose sensitive information such as the name of the intended package, the Node version, and whether the process is running as sudo.
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There is no specific workaround for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to remove the asinc package from your dependencies and ensure correct package names are used during installation.
No, there is no evidence of further compromise resulting from this vulnerability. The malicious package only tracked users who installed it and uploaded information to a remote server.
The severity of this vulnerability is rated as CRITICAL with a CVSS score of 9.8. It poses a significant risk to users due to unauthorized tracking and potential exposure of sensitive information.
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