CVE-2017-16057 nodemssql is malware

High 7.5 Published Updated

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-2017-16057?

CVE-2017-16057 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne nodemssql node module, published on 7 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

nodemssql 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 It has been unpublished by npm.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-2017-16057?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
nodemssql npmAll versions to 1.0.2None
nodemssql npmAll versions to 1.0.2None

Products include Nodemssql Project Nodemssql.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16057?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16057 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-16057 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16057 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9xgh-xgw5-p5cw.

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