CVE-2017-16062
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.08%
Last modified
CVE-2017-16062 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. node-tkinter was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
node-tkinter was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Node-Tkinter Project | Node-Tkinter | All versions |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/501Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/501Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16062?
node-tkinter was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
How severe is CVE-2017-16062?
CVE-2017-16062 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16062?
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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