Platform
nodejs
Component
aegir
Fixed in
12.0.8
CVE-2017-16225 affects Aegir, a hosting platform for Drupal. This vulnerability allows the unintentional exposure of user GitHub tokens during the aegir-release process, potentially leading to unauthorized access to private repositories. Affected versions are those prior to 12.0.8. A fix is available in version 12.0.8, and users are strongly advised to upgrade immediately.
The primary impact of CVE-2017-16225 is the exposure of GitHub tokens. An attacker who gains access to these tokens can impersonate the user and access any private repositories associated with that account. This could lead to the theft of source code, sensitive data, or the deployment of malicious code. The blast radius extends to any projects or services relying on the compromised GitHub account. While there's no immediate remote code execution, the token compromise provides a significant foothold for further attacks, potentially enabling lateral movement within an organization's development infrastructure.
CVE-2017-16225 was published on July 24, 2018. There is no indication that this vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, but the potential for token compromise remains a significant risk. It is not currently listed on KEV or EPSS, suggesting a low probability of exploitation. Public proof-of-concept code is not widely available, but the vulnerability's nature makes it relatively straightforward to exploit if a token is obtained.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.30% (53% percentile)
The primary mitigation for CVE-2017-16225 is to upgrade Aegir to version 12.0.8 or later. This version includes a fix that prevents the unintentional exposure of GitHub tokens. If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider temporarily disabling the aegir-release command or restricting its use to trusted users. Crucially, any GitHub tokens that may have been exposed during previous releases must be invalidated immediately. Monitor npm logs for any unusual activity related to your organization’s packages.
No official patch available. Check for workarounds or monitor for updates.
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CVE-2017-16225 is a vulnerability in Aegir where GitHub tokens are inadvertently exposed during the aegir-release process, potentially allowing unauthorized access to private repositories.
You are affected if you are using Aegir versions prior to 12.0.8 and have used the aegir-release command to publish projects to npm.
Upgrade Aegir to version 12.0.8 or later. Also, invalidate any GitHub tokens that may have been exposed during previous releases.
There is no current evidence of active exploitation, but the potential for token compromise remains a significant risk.
Refer to the Aegir project's security advisories and release notes for details: https://www.aegir.de/security
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