Malicious Package in rimrafall
Priority LOW 38CWE-506Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-506.
Summary
Version 1.0.0 of `rimrafall` contains malicious code as a preinstall script. The package attempts to remove all files in the system's root folder. ## Recommendation If you installed this package it is likely your machine was erased. If not, remove the package from your system and verify if any files were deleted.
Why it matters now
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | rimrafall (npm) | all versions | — | No fix listed | GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq |
- rimrafall (npm) Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq
References
Sources
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