CVE-2017-16126: Botbait Tracking Module Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4r5x-qjqc-p579
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16126 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) tracking module vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Botbait libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves tracking module in botbait. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-16126 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16126
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4r5x-qjqc-p579
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Botbait
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-16126

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

botbait fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install botbait@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 botbait

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16126, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls botbait

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Botbait 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 botbait 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Botbait, 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

The module `botbait` is a tool to be used to track bot and automated tools usage with-in the npm ecosystem. `botbait` is known to record and track user information. The module tracks the following information. - Source IP - process.versions - process.platform - How the module was invoked (test, require, pre-install) ## Recommendation This package has no functional value, and should be removed from your environment if discovered.

CVE-2017-16126 Affected Botbait Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
botbait
npm/botbait
npm
≥ 0.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16126 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16126
web.archive.org/web/20210120201359/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20210120201359/https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/483

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16126?
CVE-2017-16126 is a security vulnerability in Botbait involving Tracking Module in botbait under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Botbait versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: botbait.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16126?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is botbait affected?
Yes, botbait 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-2017-16126?
CVE-2017-16126 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16126?
CVE-2017-16126 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2017-16126?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls botbait'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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