CVE-2017-16046 Supply chain in mariadb node module
A malicious npm module hijacked environment variables, potentially allowing attackers to execute code or steal sensitive data from dependent applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-16046?
CVE-2017-16046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mariadb Mariadb, published on 4 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
`mariadb` was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Weakness: CWE-506
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mariadb Mariadb.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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