How severe is CVE-2017-16128?

CVE-2017-16128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16128?

CVE-2017-16128 affects Npm-script-demo Project Npm-script-demo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16128?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-16128 published?

CVE-2017-16128 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16128

CVE-2017-16128 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Npm-script-demo Project Npm-script-demo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Npm-script-demo Project Npm-script-demo
Published: 2018-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The module npm-script-demo opened a connection to a command and control server. It has been removed from the npm registry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16128?: The module npm-script-demo opened a connection to a command and control server. It has been removed from the npm registry.
How severe is CVE-2017-16128?: CVE-2017-16128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16128?: CVE-2017-16128 affects Npm-script-demo Project Npm-script-demo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16128?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16128 published?: CVE-2017-16128 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/481

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:npm-script-demo_project:npm-script-demo:0.0.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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