CVE-2017-16035: Hubl server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16035 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Hubl server libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves hubl-server downloads resources over http. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-16035 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16035
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Hubl server
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2017-16035

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

hubl-server fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install hubl-server@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 hubl-server

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16035, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls hubl-server

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hubl server 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 hubl-server 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 Hubl server, 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 `hubl-server` insecurely download dependencies over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the responses and replace the dependencies with malicious ones, resulting in code execution on the system running `hubl-server`. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and it has not seen any updates since 2015. The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available. Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised yo

CVE-2017-16035 Affected Hubl server Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
hubl-server
npm/hubl-server
npm
≤ 1.1.5

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16035 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16035
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h8mc-42c3-r72p
www.npmjs.com/advisories/334 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/334

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16035?
CVE-2017-16035 is a security vulnerability in Hubl server involving hubl-server downloads resources over HTTP under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Hubl server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: hubl-server.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16035?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hubl-server affected?
Yes, hubl-server is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16035?
CVE-2017-16035 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-2017-16035?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls hubl-server'. 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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