CVE-2017-16128CWE-506

The module npm-script-demo opened a connection to a command and control server

published June 7, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A connection to a command and control server? That's a red flag! The npm-script-demo module was found to open a backdoor, but don’t worry — it’s been removed from the npm registry. 🔥 Think of npm-script-demo as a friendly delivery service that accidentally opened the door to a shady character lurking outside, letting them sneak in without a proper check. Now that the delivery service is gone, there’s no one to worry about—unless you still have any packages from them. If this module hadn’t been removed, it could have served as a gateway for attackers to execute malicious commands remotely. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and even a complete takeover of applications that used it. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of npm-script-demo as a friendly delivery service that accidentally opened the door to a shady character lurking outside, letting them sneak in without a proper check. Now that the delivery service is gone, there’s no one to worry about—unless you still have any packages from them. This vulnerability stems from the npm-script-demo module establishing a connection to a command and control server, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected machines.

What to do

If this module hadn’t been removed, it could have served as a gateway for attackers to execute malicious commands remotely. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and even a complete takeover of applications that used it. Yikes! If you have used npm-script-demo in your projects, remove it immediately from your dependencies. Audit your application for any potential security breaches and ensure you’re using safe, up-to-date modules. Stay informed about vulnerabilities to keep your apps secure! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your projects safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01432 · 72.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-506 · Embedded Malicious Code
Published
2018-06-07T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUN 02:00Z
    The module npm-script-demo opened a connection to a command and control server
    cvelistv5