CVE-2017-16078 Shadowsock 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-2017-16078?
CVE-2017-16078 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne shadowsock 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
shadowsock was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16078?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including shadowsock. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
shadowsock npm | All versions | None |
shadowsock npm | All versions | None |
Products include Shadowsock Project Shadowsock.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36vc-cw62-fqvr.