Vulnerability Description
The coffe-script module exfiltrates sensitive data such as a user's private SSH key and bash history to a third party server during installation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Coffescript Project | Coffescript | 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/543Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/543Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16203?
CVE-2017-16203 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The coffe-script module exfiltrates sensitive data such as a user's private SSH key and bash history to a third party server during installation.
How severe is CVE-2017-16203?
CVE-2017-16203 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16203?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Coffescript Project Coffescript.