CVE-2016-10580: Nodewebkit Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gc6c-5v9w-xmhw
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10580 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Nodewebkit libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in nodewebkit. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2016-10580 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10580
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gc6c-5v9w-xmhw
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Nodewebkit
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10580

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Nodewebkit dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

nodewebkit fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install nodewebkit@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls nodewebkit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10580, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls nodewebkit

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nodewebkit in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls nodewebkit command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data, where the product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. In Nodewebkit, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Affected versions of `nodewebkit` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `nodewebkit`. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available, and the package author has deprecated this package. The best path forward in mitigating this vulnerability is to use the [official installer](https://www.npmjs.com/nw) instead of this package, as per the package author's instructions.

CVE-2016-10580 Affected Nodewebkit Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nodewebkit
npm/nodewebkit
npm
≤ 0.11.6

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10580 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10580
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gc6c-5v9w-xmhw
www.npmjs.com/advisories/173 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/173

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10580?
CVE-2016-10580 is a security vulnerability in Nodewebkit involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in nodewebkit under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Nodewebkit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: nodewebkit.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10580?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nodewebkit affected?
Yes, nodewebkit is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10580?
CVE-2016-10580 is classified under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2016-10580?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls nodewebkit'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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