CVE-2017-16206: Cofee script Cofee-script Is Malware Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c9rj-pgxv-84jc
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16206 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) cofee-script is malware vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Cofee script libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cofee-script is malware. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-16206 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16206
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c9rj-pgxv-84jc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Cofee script
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-2017-16206

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16206, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls cofee-script

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cofee script 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 cofee-script 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 Cofee script, 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 `cofee-script` package is a piece of malware that steals sensitive data such as a user's private SSH key and bash history, sending them to attacker controlled locations. All versions have been unpublished from the npm registry. ## Recommendation If you have found `cofee-script` 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 SSH keys, registry credentials, tokens, and any other sensitive credentials that may have been present in your bash history. Additionally, any service which may have been exposed via credentials in your bash history or accessible via your ssh keys, such as a database, should be reviewed for indicators of compromise as well.

CVE-2017-16206 Affected Cofee script Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cofee-script
npm/cofee-script
npm
1.0.1
All 1 versions
1.0.1
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16206 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16206
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c9rj-pgxv-84jc
www.npmjs.com/advisories/540 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/540

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16206?
CVE-2017-16206 is a security vulnerability in Cofee script involving cofee-script is malware under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Cofee script versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: cofee-script.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16206?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cofee-script affected?
Yes, cofee-script 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-2017-16206?
CVE-2017-16206 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-2017-16206?
CVE-2017-16206 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-2017-16206?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls cofee-script'. 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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