PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16077: mongose was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables
CVE-2017-16077 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mongose. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
mongose was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-16077?
mongose: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16077 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16077 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-16077 affect?
CVE-2017-16077 affects mongose. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). mongose was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.
How urgent is CVE-2017-16077?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action