CVE-2017-16075 http-proxy.js is malware

High 7.5 Published Updated

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-2017-16075?

CVE-2017-16075 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne http-proxy.js 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

http-proxy.js 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 It has been unpublished by npm.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-2017-16075?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including http-proxy.js. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
http-proxy.js npmAll versions to 1.0.2None
http-proxy.js npmAll versions to 1.0.2None

Products include Http-Proxy.js Project Http-Proxy.js.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16075?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16075 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-16075 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16075 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4g54-95xv-f353.

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