CVE-2017-16075: Hijacked Environment Variables in http-proxy.js
Summary
CVE-2017-16075: http-proxy.js is malware. Affects http-proxy.js versions < 1.0.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The http-proxy.js package is an npm package that provides functionality for creating HTTP proxies. It allows users to easily set up a proxy server to forward HTTP requests to other servers. The package is widely used in various applications and environments.
Vulnerability Detail
The http-proxy.js package was found to contain malware that steals environment variables and sends them to attacker-controlled locations. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk as it can lead to the exposure of sensitive information such as credentials and tokens. All versions of the package have been unpublished from the npm registry to prevent further distribution.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
If you find the http-proxy.js package installed in your environment, it is crucial to determine how it got there. To remediate the vulnerability, follow these steps:
- Delete the package from your system.
- Clear your npm cache to ensure no traces of the package remain.
- Check all package.json files on your system to ensure the package is not present in any other dependencies.
- Regenerate any sensitive credentials, tokens, or registry credentials that may have been exposed.
- Review any services that may have been exposed via credentials in your environment variables, such as databases, for indicators of compromise.
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Conclusion
The http-proxy.js package has been found to contain malware that steals environment variables. If you have this package installed in your environment, it is essential to follow the recommended steps to remove it and mitigate the potential security risks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
You can check if the http-proxy.js package is installed by running the command npm ls http-proxy.js in your terminal. If the package is listed, it is installed in your environment.
If you find the http-proxy.js package installed, it is crucial to take immediate action. Follow the recommended steps provided in the 'how_to_fix' section of this report to remediate the vulnerability.
Yes, this vulnerability can be exploited remotely if an attacker manages to install the malicious version of the http-proxy.js package in a target environment.
The best mitigation is to ensure that the http-proxy.js package is not installed in your environment. Regularly check for any unauthorized or suspicious packages and follow secure development practices to minimize the risk of such vulnerabilities.
There is no specific evidence of this vulnerability being actively exploited. However, it is crucial to take immediate action if you find the http-proxy.js package installed in your environment to prevent any potential compromise.
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