CVE-2016-10552: Igniteui Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2r5h-gh4x-8hp9
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10552 is a LOW remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Igniteui libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves resources downloaded over insecure protocol in igniteui. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2016-10552 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10552
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2r5h-gh4x-8hp9
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Igniteui
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10552

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

igniteui fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install igniteui@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 igniteui

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10552, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls igniteui

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Igniteui 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 igniteui 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 Igniteui, 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 `igniteui` download Javascript and CSS resources over an unencrypted HTTP connection. An attacker with a privileged network position can intercept and view or modify any content sent or recieved over an unencrypted HTTP connection. ## Recommendation The `igniteui` package has been deprecated by the package author and now exists under [`ignite-ui`](https://preview.npmjs.com/package/ignite-ui), which should be used in place of this package.

CVE-2016-10552 Affected Igniteui Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
igniteui
npm/igniteui
npm
≤ 0.0.5

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10552 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10552
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2r5h-gh4x-8hp9
www.npmjs.com/advisories/116 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/116

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10552?
CVE-2016-10552 is a security vulnerability in Igniteui involving Resources Downloaded over Insecure Protocol in igniteui under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Igniteui versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: igniteui.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10552?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is igniteui affected?
Yes, igniteui is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10552?
CVE-2016-10552 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-2016-10552?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls igniteui'. 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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