PT-2018-4796 · Node.Js · Node Browser

Published 2018-06-01 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2016-10618

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.1

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions node-browser versions (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue allows for man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks due to the insecure download of resources over HTTP. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. The impact of this issue can range from reading sensitive information to remote code execution, depending on the package's behavior.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. As a mitigation measure, consider avoiding the use of this package and use a different package if available. Alternatively, reduce the risk of exploitation by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network.

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

CWE-311

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-10618

GHSA-8R98-RQG5-4VM3

Affected Products

Node Browser

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-10618 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10618 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-8r98-rqg5-4vm3 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/214 · Note
• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8r98-rqg5-4vm3 · Note
• https://npmjs.com/advisories/214 · Note