CVE-2017-16126

Description

The module botbait is a tool to be used to track bot and automated tools usage with-in the npm ecosystem. botbait is known to record and track user information. The module tracks the following information. Source IP process.versions process.platform How the module was invoked (test, require, pre-install)

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/483 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16126?
CVE-2017-16126 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16126?
To fix CVE-2017-16126, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16126 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16126 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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