Malicious Package in m-backdoor
All versions of m-backdoor contain malicious code. The package downloads a file from a remote server and executes it as a preinstall script. At the time of the release of this advisory the downloaded file only defaces websites by removing elements randomly from the DOM.
Recommendation
Remove the package from your system.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | m-backdoor | >= 0.0.0 | no fix |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-506- Platform
- npm
- Package
m-backdoor- Disclosed
- 03.09.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-vv52-3mrp-455m - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: m-backdoor
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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