CVE-2017-16205 coffescript is malware
The CoffeeScript npm module exfiltrates sensitive user data like SSH keys and bash history to a third-party server during installation.
- 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-2017-16205?
CVE-2017-16205 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne coffeescript 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 coffescript module exfiltrates sensitive data such as a user's private SSH key and bash history to a third party server during installation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16205?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including coffescript. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
coffescript npm | All versions | None |
coffescript npm | All versions | None |
Products include Coffescript Project Coffescript.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16205?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16205 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16205 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HackerOne coffeescript node module
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mc9x-v9xg-25pm.