CVE-2017-16062 node-tkinter is malware
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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-16062?
CVE-2017-16062 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne node-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
node-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 It has been unpublished by npm.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-2017-16062?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-tkinter. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-tkinter npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
node-tkinter npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
Products include Node-Tkinter Project Node-Tkinter.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16062?
Upgrade node-tkinter to 1.0.3 or later.
Is CVE-2017-16062 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16062 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwcv-m549-5cm8.