CVE-2017-16128: Npm script demo Npm-script-demo Is Malware Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-506
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16128 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) npm-script-demo is malware vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Npm script demo libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves npm-script-demo is malware. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-16128 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16128
GHSA Identifier GHSA-322m-p39j-r5m2
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Npm script demo
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/A:H).

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 High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-16128

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

npm-script-demo fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install npm-script-demo@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 npm-script-demo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16128, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls npm-script-demo

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Npm script demo 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 npm-script-demo 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 Npm script demo, 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 `npm-script-demo` package is a piece of malware that opens a connection to a command and control server and executed the instructions it is given. It has been removed from the npm registry. ## Recommendation Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer has been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

CVE-2017-16128 Affected Npm script demo Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
npm-script-demo
npm/npm-script-demo
npm

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16128 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16128
www.npmjs.com/advisories/481 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/481

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16128?
CVE-2017-16128 is a security vulnerability in Npm script demo involving npm-script-demo is malware under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Npm script demo versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: npm-script-demo.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16128?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is npm-script-demo affected?
Yes, npm-script-demo 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-2017-16128?
CVE-2017-16128 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16128?
CVE-2017-16128 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-2017-16128?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls npm-script-demo'. 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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    "severity" : "CRITICAL",
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