Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/airbrake

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-856x-cp3q-47vg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10530 is a MODERATE insecure default configuration vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Airbrake libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves insecure default configuration in airbrake. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.0.

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pkg:npm/airbrake

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/airbrake. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-856x-cp3q-47vg CVE-2016-10530 MODERATE Insecure Default Configuration in airbrake

CVE-2016-10530 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10530
GHSA Identifier GHSA-856x-cp3q-47vg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Airbrake
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10530

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

airbrake fixed: 0.4.0 
npm install airbrake@0.4.0
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 airbrake

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10530, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls airbrake

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Airbrake in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls airbrake 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Airbrake, 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 `airbrake` default to sending environment variables over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible for them to capture and read these environment variables, which may result in leaking sensitive information. ## Recommendation Update to version 0.4.0 or later, or upgrade from the now-deprecated `airbrake` module to its replacement, [`airbrake-js`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/airbrake-js).

CVE-2016-10530 Affected Airbrake Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
airbrake
npm/airbrake
npm
< 0.4.0
0.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10530 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10530
Airbrake Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/airbrake/node-airbrake/issues/70
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-856x-cp3q-47vg
www.npmjs.com/advisories/96 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10530?
CVE-2016-10530 is a security vulnerability in Airbrake involving Insecure Default Configuration in airbrake under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Airbrake versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.0 across affected packages: airbrake.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10530?
Upgrading to 0.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is airbrake affected?
Yes, airbrake is affected in releases prior to 0.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10530?
CVE-2016-10530 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2016-10530?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls airbrake'. 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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  "id" : "GHSA-856x-cp3q-47vg",
  "modified" : "2020-08-31T18:10:42Z",
  "published" : "2019-02-18T23:58:13Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2016-10530" ],
  "summary" : "Insecure Default Configuration in airbrake",
  "details" : "Affected versions of `airbrake` default to sending environment variables over an unencrypted HTTP connection. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible for them to capture and read these environment variables, which may result in leaking sensitive information.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nUpdate to version 0.4.0 or later, or upgrade from the now-deprecated `airbrake` module to its replacement, [`airbrake-js`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/airbrake-js).",
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