CVE-2017-16052 node-fabric is malware
A malicious npm package hijacked environment variables, exposing sensitive data to attackers via supply chain compromise.
- 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-2017-16052?
CVE-2017-16052 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne node-fabric node module, published on 4 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
`node-fabric` was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16052?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-fabric. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-fabric npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
node-fabric npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
Products include Node-Fabric Project Node-Fabric.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16052?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16052 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfv4-2vhm-486m.