CVE-2016-10692: Haxeshim Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cr6c-85fh-cqpg
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CVSS 8.1
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10692 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Haxeshim libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in haxeshim. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2016-10692 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10692
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cr6c-85fh-cqpg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Haxeshim
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-10692

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

haxeshim fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install haxeshim@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 haxeshim

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10692, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls haxeshim

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Haxeshim 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 haxeshim 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 General Security Weakness. In Haxeshim, 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 `haxeshim` 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 `haxeshim`. ## 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-2016-10692 Affected Haxeshim Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
haxeshim
npm/haxeshim
npm
≤ 0.12.4

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10692 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10692
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cr6c-85fh-cqpg
www.npmjs.com/advisories/300 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10692?
CVE-2016-10692 is a security vulnerability in Haxeshim involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in haxeshim under General Security Weakness.
Which Haxeshim versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: haxeshim.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10692?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is haxeshim affected?
Yes, haxeshim is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-10692?
CVE-2016-10692 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10692?
CVE-2016-10692 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2016-10692?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls haxeshim'. 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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