Malicious Package in 8.9.4
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
Versions 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4 and 1.0.5 of `8.9.4` contain malicious code as a preinstall script. The package reads the system's SSH keys but does not upload it to a remote server. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment. There is no evidence of further compromise at the moment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8.9.4 (npm) | 0.0.0 and later | — | No fix listed | GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x |
- 8.9.4 (npm) Vendor— Affected 0.0.0 and later Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x
References
Sources
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