CVE-2017-16073 noderequest is malware
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-2017-16073?
CVE-2017-16073 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne noderequest 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
noderequest was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16073?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including noderequest. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
noderequest npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
noderequest npm | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
Products include Noderequest Project Noderequest.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16073?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16073 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16073 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16073 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5cv7-r488-wc5x.