Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/apk-parser2

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hxhm-3vj9-6cqh
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10632 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Apk parser2 libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves apk-parser2 downloads resources over http. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/apk-parser2

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/apk-parser2. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-hxhm-3vj9-6cqh CVE-2016-10632 HIGH apk-parser2 downloads Resources over HTTP

CVE-2016-10632 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10632
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hxhm-3vj9-6cqh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Apk parser2
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-2016-10632

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apk parser2 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

apk-parser2 fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install apk-parser2@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 apk-parser2

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10632, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls apk-parser2

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apk parser2 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 apk-parser2 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 Apk parser2, 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 `apk-parser2` 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 `apk-parser2`. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and the package has not been updated since 2014. 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-2016-10632 Affected Apk parser2 Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apk-parser2
npm/apk-parser2
npm
≤ 0.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10632 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10632
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hxhm-3vj9-6cqh
www.npmjs.com/advisories/223 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/223

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10632?
CVE-2016-10632 is a security vulnerability in Apk parser2 involving apk-parser2 downloads Resources over HTTP under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Apk parser2 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: apk-parser2.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10632?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apk-parser2 affected?
Yes, apk-parser2 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-2016-10632?
CVE-2016-10632 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-2016-10632?
CVE-2016-10632 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-2016-10632?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls apk-parser2'. 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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