Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/nw-with-arm

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9jf3-f2pg-7868
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10629 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Nw with arm libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nw-with-arm downloads resources over http. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/nw-with-arm

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-9jf3-f2pg-7868 CVE-2016-10629 HIGH nw-with-arm downloads Resources over HTTP

CVE-2016-10629 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10629
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9jf3-f2pg-7868
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Nw with arm
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-2016-10629

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

nw-with-arm fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install nw-with-arm@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 nw-with-arm

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10629, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls nw-with-arm

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Nw with arm 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 nw-with-arm 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 Nw with arm, 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 `nw-with-arm` 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 `nw-with-arm`. ## Recommendation No patch is currently available for this vulnerability. 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-2016-10629 Affected Nw with arm Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
nw-with-arm
npm/nw-with-arm
npm
≤ 0.14.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10629 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10629
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9jf3-f2pg-7868
www.npmjs.com/advisories/226 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/226

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10629?
CVE-2016-10629 is a security vulnerability in Nw with arm involving nw-with-arm downloads Resources over HTTP under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Nw with arm versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: nw-with-arm.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10629?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is nw-with-arm affected?
Yes, nw-with-arm 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-2016-10629?
CVE-2016-10629 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-2016-10629?
CVE-2016-10629 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-2016-10629?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls nw-with-arm'. 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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