CVE-2017-16051: SQL Injection
sqliter was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Other sources
The sqliter package is a piece of malware that steals environment variables and sends them to attacker controlled locations.
All versions have been unpublished from the npm registry.
Recommendation
As this package is malware, if you find it installed in your environment, the real security concern is determining how it got there.
If you have found this installed in your environment, you should: 1. Delete the package 2. Clear your npm cache 3. Ensure it is not present in any other package.json files on your system 4. Regenerate your registry credentials, tokens, and any other sensitive credentials that may have been present in your environment variables.
Additionally, any service which may have been exposed via credentials in your environment variables, such as a database, should be reviewed for indicators of compromise as well.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16051?
CVE-2017-16051 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive environment variables.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16051?
To mitigate CVE-2017-16051, remove the sqliter package from your environment and ensure it is not reinstalled.
Which versions of sqliter are affected by CVE-2017-16051?
All versions of the sqliter package up to and including 1.0.2 are vulnerable as per CVE-2017-16051.
What impact does CVE-2017-16051 have on my application?
CVE-2017-16051 allows attackers to hijack environment variables, potentially compromising sensitive application data.
Is sqliter still available for installation given CVE-2017-16051?
No, the sqliter package has been unpublished from npm and is not available for installation due to CVE-2017-16051.