CVE-2017-16061 tkinter is malware
A malicious npm package hijacked environment variables, potentially exposing secrets or executing code, requiring removal of the compromised dependency.
- 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-2017-16061?
CVE-2017-16061 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne tkinter 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
tkinter was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16061?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including tkinter. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
tkinter npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
tkinter npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
Products include Tkinter Package Tkinter.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16061?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16061 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16061 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwg6-3fmj-w4wx.