Malicious Package in jekyll-for-github-projects

jekyll-for-github-projects Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/09/2020
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GHSA-j5qg-46p9-w2rp: Malicious Package in jekyll-for-github-projects. Affects jekyll-for-github-projects versions 0.2.12. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

jekyll-for-github-projects is an npm package used for integrating Jekyll projects with GitHub. It provides functionality to streamline the deployment and management of Jekyll sites on GitHub Pages. This package is vulnerable to a malicious code injection issue in version 0.2.12.

Vulnerability Detail

The malicious code injected in version 0.2.12 of jekyll-for-github-projects is designed to extract sensitive information from web forms. When executed in the browser, the code enumerates fields related to passwords, card numbers, and cvc codes. The extracted values are then sent to a remote server at https://js-metrics.com/minjs.php?pl=. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to user data and privacy.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

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Conclusion

The jekyll-for-github-projects package in version 0.2.12 has been found to contain malicious code that can extract sensitive user information. It is crucial to remove the package, assess any potential data compromise, and consider downgrading to version 0.2.11. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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FAQ

jekyll-for-github-projects is an npm package that facilitates the integration of Jekyll projects with GitHub, simplifying the deployment and management of Jekyll sites on GitHub Pages.

Version 0.2.12 of jekyll-for-github-projects is affected by the malicious code injection vulnerability.

The malicious code extracts sensitive information, such as passwords, card numbers, and cvc codes, from web forms and sends them to a remote server.

To fix this vulnerability, remove the jekyll-for-github-projects package from your environment and evaluate your application for potential data compromise. Consider downgrading to version 0.2.11 of the package.

No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. Removing the package and evaluating your application are the recommended steps.

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How To Fix

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