CVE-2016-10616: Openframe image Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mgr2-3mpv-43gc
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CWE-311 CWE-269
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10616 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Openframe image libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in openframe-image. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2016-10616 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10616
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mgr2-3mpv-43gc
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Openframe image
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10616

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

openframe-image fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install openframe-image@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 openframe-image

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10616, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openframe-image

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openframe image 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 openframe-image 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 Openframe image, 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 `openframe-image` insecurely downloads resources over HTTP. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. While the exact severity of impact for a vulnerability like this is highly variable and depends on the behavior of the package itself, it ranges from being able to read sensitive information all the way up to and including remote code execution. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available for this vulnerability. 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 your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.

CVE-2016-10616 Affected Openframe image Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openframe-image
npm/openframe-image
npm
≤ 0.2.3

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10616 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10616
Openframe image Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenframeProject/Openframe-Image
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mgr2-3mpv-43gc
www.npmjs.com/advisories/218 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/218

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10616?
CVE-2016-10616 is a security vulnerability in Openframe image involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in openframe-image under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Openframe image versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openframe-image.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10616?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openframe-image affected?
Yes, openframe-image is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10616?
CVE-2016-10616 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-2016-10616?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openframe-image'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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