Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/mongodb-instance

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7r8m-45gc-m2c8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10572 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Mongodb instance libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in mongodb-instance. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.3.

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pkg:npm/mongodb-instance

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-7r8m-45gc-m2c8 CVE-2016-10572 HIGH Downloads Resources over HTTP in mongodb-instance

CVE-2016-10572 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10572
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7r8m-45gc-m2c8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Mongodb instance
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10572

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

mongodb-instance fixed: 0.0.3 
npm install mongodb-instance@0.0.3
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 mongodb-instance

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10572, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls mongodb-instance

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mongodb instance in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls mongodb-instance 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 Mongodb instance, 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 `mongodb-instance` 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 `mongodb-instance`. ## Recommendation Update to version 0.0.3 or later.

CVE-2016-10572 Affected Mongodb instance Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mongodb-instance
npm/mongodb-instance
npm
< 0.0.3
0.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10572 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10572
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Janpot/mongodb-instance/commit/c8fea750f8020ace8410c442b2684b33a9fddd3b)
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7r8m-45gc-m2c8
www.npmjs.com/advisories/235 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/235

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10572?
CVE-2016-10572 is a security vulnerability in Mongodb instance involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in mongodb-instance under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Mongodb instance versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.3 across affected packages: mongodb-instance.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10572?
Upgrading to 0.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mongodb-instance affected?
Yes, mongodb-instance is affected in releases prior to 0.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10572?
CVE-2016-10572 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-2016-10572?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls mongodb-instance'. 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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