Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/fabric-js

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v73m-fjxv-w4rh
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16053 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) fabric-js is malware vulnerability (CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code) affecting Fabric js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves fabric-js is malware. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/fabric-js

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/fabric-js. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-v73m-fjxv-w4rh CVE-2017-16053 HIGH fabric-js is malware

CVE-2017-16053 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16053
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v73m-fjxv-w4rh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code
Affected Product Fabric 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-2017-16053

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Fabric 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.

fabric-js fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install fabric-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 fabric-js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16053, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls fabric-js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Fabric 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 fabric-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 Fabric 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

The `fabric-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.

CVE-2017-16053 Affected Fabric js Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
fabric-js
npm/fabric-js
npm
≤ 1.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16053 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16053
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v73m-fjxv-w4rh
www.npmjs.com/advisories/487 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/487

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16053?
CVE-2017-16053 is a security vulnerability in Fabric js involving fabric-js is malware under CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code.
Which Fabric js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: fabric-js.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16053?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fabric-js affected?
Yes, fabric-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-2017-16053?
CVE-2017-16053 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-2017-16053?
CVE-2017-16053 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-2017-16053?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls fabric-js'. 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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