CVE-2016-10596: Imageoptim Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10596 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Imageoptim libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in imageoptim. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2016-10596 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10596
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Imageoptim
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10596

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

imageoptim fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install imageoptim@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 imageoptim

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10596, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls imageoptim

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Imageoptim 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 imageoptim 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 Imageoptim, 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

imageoptim is a Node.js wrapper for some images compression algorithms. imageoptim downloads zipped resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested tarball with an attacker controlled tarball if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available for this vulnerability. It is our recommendation to not install or use this module at this time.

CVE-2016-10596 Affected Imageoptim Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
imageoptim
npm/imageoptim
npm
≤ 0.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10596 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10596
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mm7h-323r-9p4g
www.npmjs.com/advisories/194 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/194

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10596?
CVE-2016-10596 is a security vulnerability in Imageoptim involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in imageoptim under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Imageoptim versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: imageoptim.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10596?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is imageoptim affected?
Yes, imageoptim is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10596?
CVE-2016-10596 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-2016-10596?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls imageoptim'. 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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  "published" : "2019-02-18T23:50:33Z",
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