CVE-2017-16081 cross-env.js is malware
A malicious npm package hijacked environment variables, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data or execute code.
- 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-2017-16081?
CVE-2017-16081 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne cross-env.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
cross-env.js was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16081?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including cross-env.js. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cross-env.js npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
cross-env.js npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
Products include Cross-Env.js Project Cross-Env.js.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16081?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16081 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16081 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16081 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwhq-3hrj-v6v5.