Malicious Package in rimrafall
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | rimrafall | all versions | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-506- Platform
- npm
- Package
rimrafall- Disclosed
- 02.09.2020
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-8hq2-fcqm-39hq - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: rimrafall
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