CVE-2017-16003

Name: CVE-2017-16003
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-29T20:29:02.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16003 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. windows-build-tools is a module for installing C++ Build Tools for Windows using npm. windows-build-tools versions below 1.0.0 download resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

windows-build-tools is a module for installing C++ Build Tools for Windows using npm. windows-build-tools versions below 1.0.0 download resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Windows-Build-Tools Project	Windows-Build-Tools	< 1.0.0

References

https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows-build-tools/commit/9835d33e68f2cb5e4d148e954bb3ed0221d98e90Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/304Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows-build-tools/commit/9835d33e68f2cb5e4d148e954bb3ed0221d98e90Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/304Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16003?

How severe is CVE-2017-16003?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16003 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16003?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST