CVE-2017-16128 npm-script-demo is malware
A malicious npm package communicated with a command and control server, allowing attackers to execute code or steal data from users who installed it.
- 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-2017-16128?
CVE-2017-16128 is a critical vulnerability in HackerOne npm-script-demo 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
The module npm-script-demo opened a connection to a command and control server. It has been removed from the npm registry.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16128?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including npm-script-demo. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
npm-script-demo npm | All versions | None |
npm-script-demo npm | All versions | None |
Products include Npm-Script-Demo Project Npm-Script-Demo.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16128?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16128 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16128 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16128 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2.