CVE-2017-16207 discordi.js is malware
A malicious npm package exfiltrates Discord login tokens to an external server, compromising user accounts.
- 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-2017-16207?
CVE-2017-16207 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne discordi.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
discordi.js is a malicious module based on the discord.js library that exfiltrates login tokens to pastebin.
Weakness: CWE-506
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16207?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including discordi.js. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
discordi.js npm | All versions to 14.0.3 | None |
discordi.js npm | All versions to 14.0.3 | None |
Products include Discordi.js Project Discordi.js.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16207?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16207 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16207 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16207 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fv9m-f7w4-889c.