Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/ikst

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w23f-f3c5-r9qh
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16041 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Ikst libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves ikst downloads resources over http. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.2.

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pkg:npm/ikst

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-w23f-f3c5-r9qh CVE-2017-16041 HIGH ikst Downloads Resources over HTTP

CVE-2017-16041 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16041
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w23f-f3c5-r9qh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Ikst
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2017-16041

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

ikst fixed: 1.1.2 
npm install ikst@1.1.2
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 ikst

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16041, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls ikst

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ikst in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls ikst 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 Ikst, 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 `ikst` insecurely download resources over HTTP. In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, they can modify or read such resources at will. While the exact severity of impact for a vulnerability like this is highly variable and depends on the behavior of the package itself, it ranges from being able to read sensitive information all the way up to and including remote code execution. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 1.1.2 or greater.

CVE-2017-16041 Affected Ikst Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ikst
npm/ikst
npm
< 1.1.2
1.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16041 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16041
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w23f-f3c5-r9qh
www.npmjs.com/advisories/249 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/249

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16041?
CVE-2017-16041 is a security vulnerability in Ikst involving ikst Downloads Resources over HTTP under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Ikst versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.2 across affected packages: ikst.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16041?
Upgrading to 1.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ikst affected?
Yes, ikst is affected in releases prior to 1.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16041?
CVE-2017-16041 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-2017-16041?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls ikst'. 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-w23f-f3c5-r9qh",
  "modified" : "2023-09-05T23:34:58Z",
  "published" : "2018-07-24T15:56:19Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2017-16041" ],
  "summary" : "ikst Downloads Resources over HTTP",
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