CVE-2016-10635: Broccoli closure Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vvwp-3f54-xc39
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CWE-311
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10635 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Broccoli closure libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in broccoli-closure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.1.

CVE-2016-10635 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10635
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vvwp-3f54-xc39
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Broccoli closure
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10635

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

broccoli-closure fixed: 1.3.1 
npm install broccoli-closure@1.3.1
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 broccoli-closure

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10635, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls broccoli-closure

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Broccoli closure in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls broccoli-closure 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 Broccoli closure, 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 `broccoli-closure` 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 `broccoli-closure`. ## Recommendation Update to version 1.3.1 or later.

CVE-2016-10635 Affected Broccoli closure Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
broccoli-closure
npm/broccoli-closure
npm
< 1.3.1
1.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10635 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10635
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vvwp-3f54-xc39
www.npmjs.com/advisories/242 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/242

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10635?
CVE-2016-10635 is a security vulnerability in Broccoli closure involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in broccoli-closure under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Broccoli closure versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.1 across affected packages: broccoli-closure.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10635?
Upgrading to 1.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is broccoli-closure affected?
Yes, broccoli-closure is affected in releases prior to 1.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10635?
CVE-2016-10635 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-2016-10635?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls broccoli-closure'. 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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