CVE-2017-16205: coffescript_project coffescript Embedded Malicious Code
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
AliasesGHSA-mc9x-v9xg-25pm
Published 07-06-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-16205 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Embedded Malicious Code vulnerability in coffescript_project coffescript. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.11%
0%100%
Low · -0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 07-06-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The coffescript module exfiltrates sensitive data such as a user's private SSH key and bash history to a third party server during installation.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · NpmEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.11%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
65%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.02 pp
From 1.12% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.11%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
3 vendors · 3 products
