CVE-2017-16054 nodefabric is malware

High 7.5 Published Updated

A malicious npm module 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-2017-16054?

CVE-2017-16054 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne nodefabric 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

`nodefabric` was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.

Weakness: CWE-200, CWE-506

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16054?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including nodefabric. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
nodefabric npmAll versions to 1.0.2None
nodefabric npmAll versions to 1.0.2None

Products include Nodefabric Project Nodefabric.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16054?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16054 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-16054 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16054 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8qp3-pvwc-2g4p.

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