CVE-2017-16066: Opencv.js Opencv.js Is Malware Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5hxw-r847-qfwp
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16066 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) opencv.js is malware vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Opencv.js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves opencv.js is malware. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-16066 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16066
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5hxw-r847-qfwp
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Opencv.js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-16066

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencv.js dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

opencv.js fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install opencv.js@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls opencv.js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16066, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls opencv.js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencv.js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls opencv.js command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code, where the product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature. In Opencv.js, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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

CVE-2017-16066 Affected Opencv.js Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
opencv.js
npm/opencv.js
npm
≤ 1.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16066 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16066
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5hxw-r847-qfwp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16066?
CVE-2017-16066 is a security vulnerability in Opencv.js involving opencv.js is malware under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Opencv.js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: opencv.js.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16066?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencv.js affected?
Yes, opencv.js is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-16066?
CVE-2017-16066 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16066?
CVE-2017-16066 is classified under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code (The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2017-16066?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls opencv.js'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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