GMS-2020-16: Malicious Package

September 3, 2020 (updated September 29, 2021)

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. Remove the package from your environment. There is no evidence of further compromise at the moment.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-725f-3pw7-rq6x
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1201

Code Behaviors & Features

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