CVE-2017-16065: Infoleak

Published Jun 7, 2018
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Updated

openssl.js was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.

Other sources

The openssl.js 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All versions have been unpublished from the npm registry.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

2 affected components
npm/openssl.js>=0.0.0
Openssl.js Project Openssl.js Node.js

Event History

Jun 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 29, 2018
Advisory Published
11:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-16065?

CVE-2017-16065 refers to a malicious npm package 'openssl.js' designed to steal environment variables.

2

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-16065?

All versions of the 'openssl.js' package are affected by CVE-2017-16065.

3

How do I remove the 'openssl.js' package related to CVE-2017-16065?

To remove the 'openssl.js' package related to CVE-2017-16065, use the command 'npm uninstall openssl.js'.

4

What actions should I take after identifying CVE-2017-16065 in my application?

After identifying CVE-2017-16065, immediately uninstall the package and check for any compromised environment variables.

5

Is CVE-2017-16065 still a threat if 'openssl.js' has been unpublished?

Yes, CVE-2017-16065 remains a threat for applications that had the 'openssl.js' package installed before it was unpublished.

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