CVE-2017-16047 mysqljs is malware
A malicious npm package hijacked environment variables, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data and execute code.
- 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-2017-16047?
CVE-2017-16047 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne mysqljs node module, published on 29 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mysqljs was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16047?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mysqljs. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mysqljs npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
mysqljs npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
Products include Mysqljs Project Mysqljs.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16047?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16047 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16047 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16047 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8gv6-g7vp-hr34.