Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/closurecompiler

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hjgp-8ffr-hwwr
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10582 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Closurecompiler libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves closurecompiler downloads resources over http. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/closurecompiler

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-hjgp-8ffr-hwwr CVE-2016-10582 HIGH closurecompiler downloads Resources over HTTP

CVE-2016-10582 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10582
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hjgp-8ffr-hwwr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Closurecompiler
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-2016-10582

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

closurecompiler fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install closurecompiler@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 closurecompiler

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10582, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls closurecompiler

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Closurecompiler 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 closurecompiler 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 Closurecompiler, 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 `closurecompiler` 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 `closurecompiler`. ## Recommendation Update to version 1.6.1 or later.

CVE-2016-10582 Affected Closurecompiler Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
closurecompiler
npm/closurecompiler
npm
≤ 1.6.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10582 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10582
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/dcodeIO/ClosureCompiler.js/commit/e59848f5975e5b15279c044daf9cff8ff192bae6
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hjgp-8ffr-hwwr
www.npmjs.com/advisories/169 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/169

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10582?
CVE-2016-10582 is a security vulnerability in Closurecompiler involving closurecompiler downloads Resources over HTTP under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Closurecompiler versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: closurecompiler.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10582?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is closurecompiler affected?
Yes, closurecompiler 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-2016-10582?
CVE-2016-10582 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-2016-10582?
CVE-2016-10582 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-2016-10582?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls closurecompiler'. 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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