Malicious Code in starling-api-web-starter-kit (npm)
Summary
MAL-2023-8605: Malicious code in starling-api-web-starter-kit (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The starling-api-web-starter-kit is an npm package that provides a web starter kit for building API applications. It offers various functionalities and tools to streamline the development process. However, this package is currently vulnerable to a malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The starling-api-web-starter-kit package has been compromised by a malicious code injection. Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. This means that all secrets and keys stored on that computer may have been exposed to an outside entity. It is crucial to rotate all affected secrets and keys immediately from a different computer. Removing the package may not guarantee the removal of all malicious software resulting from its installation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall starling-api-web-starter-kitIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to mitigate the risk.
Conclusion
The starling-api-web-starter-kit package has been compromised by a malicious code injection. It is crucial to take immediate action by rotating all affected secrets and keys and removing the package from the affected computers. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
starling-api-web-starter-kit is an npm package that provides a web starter kit for building API applications. It offers various tools and functionalities to streamline the development process.
The malicious code injection compromises the starling-api-web-starter-kit package, giving full control of the affected computer to an outside entity. This puts all secrets and keys stored on that computer at risk of exposure.
If you have starling-api-web-starter-kit installed, you should consider your computer fully compromised. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on that computer immediately from a different, secure computer. Remove the package, but be aware that there is no guarantee that all malicious software resulting from its installation will be removed.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to follow the steps mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to mitigate the risk.
After removing the starling-api-web-starter-kit package, it is recommended to perform a thorough security audit to ensure no other malicious software is present on the affected computer.
References
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