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Malicious Package in sdfjghlkfjdshlkjdfgh Package
published 6 years ago
Summary
A malicious package, sdfjghlkfjdshlkjdhsfg, contains code that can harm your system. This package can install itself on other packages you own, potentially spreading the problem. Remove this package and review your other packages to ensure they are safe.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | andreeleuterio | sdfjghlkfjdshlkjdhsfg | >= 0.0.0 |
Original advisory text
Malicious Package in sdfjghlkfjdshlkjdhsfg
All versions of `sdfjghlkfjdshlkjdhsfg` contain malicious code. The package is essentially a worm that fetches all packages owned by the user, adds a script to self-replicate as a preinstall script and publishes a new version.
## Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment and ensure all packages owned were not impacted.
## Recommendation
Remove the package from your environment and ensure all packages owned were not impacted.
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-506Embedded Malicious Code
Timeline
Published3 Sep 2020
Updated6 Mar 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-gcfc-mgg3-8j2c · GHSA
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