CVE-2017-16064 node-openssl 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-16064?
CVE-2017-16064 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne node-openssl 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
node-openssl was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16064?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-openssl. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-openssl npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
node-openssl npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
Products include Node-Openssl Project Node-Openssl.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16064?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16064 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16064 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16064 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HackerOne node-openssl node module
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j68r-23hj-xf9c.