Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-16207 describes discordi.js, a malicious Node module imitating discord.js. The reported behavior is credential theft: it exfiltrates login tokens to Pastebin. Any organization that installed this module should treat affected credentials as compromised.
Executive priority
Prioritize as a credential-theft supply-chain issue if discordi.js appears anywhere in your environment. If absent, no action is indicated beyond routine dependency monitoring.
Technical view
The CVE identifies all versions of the discordi.js node module as malicious code under CWE-506. Sources state it is based on discord.js and exfiltrates login tokens to Pastebin. No CVSS score, fixed version, or vendor remediation detail is provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Node.js projects that directly or transitively include discordi.js. Projects using the legitimate discord.js library are not shown as affected by these sources unless discordi.js is also present.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. However, the module itself is described as malicious, so installation is the key exposure event.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse but direct: all versions are affected, the weakness is embedded malicious code, and the behavior is token exfiltration. The source bundle does not provide exploit telemetry, package removal status, indicators beyond Pastebin, or a patched version.
Mitigation direction
- Remove discordi.js from affected projects and dependency manifests.
- Replace it only with verified legitimate dependencies, if functionality is still needed.
- Rotate any login tokens accessible to affected applications or build systems.
- Review the Node Security advisory and vendor guidance for any additional remediation.
- Rebuild and redeploy from trusted dependency sources.
Validation and detection
- Check package manifests and lockfiles for direct or transitive discordi.js references.
- Review deployed artifacts for bundled copies of the module.
- Identify credentials or login tokens accessible to affected runtimes.
- Review network logs for unexpected Pastebin-related outbound activity.
- Confirm token rotation and redeployment were completed.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/545CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Embedded Malicious Code
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