PatchTheCVECVE-2017-16126: The module botbait is a tool to be used to track bot and automated tools usage with-in the npm ecosystem
CVE-2017-16126 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting botbait. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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)
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2018-06-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
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-2017-16126?
botbait: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-16126 being exploited?
CVE-2017-16126 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-2017-16126 affect?
CVE-2017-16126 affects botbait. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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
How urgent is CVE-2017-16126?
Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action