Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/prince

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cr79-9pwf-r6f5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10591 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Prince libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in prince. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.7.

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pkg:npm/prince

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-cr79-9pwf-r6f5 CVE-2016-10591 HIGH Downloads Resources over HTTP in prince

CVE-2016-10591 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10591
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cr79-9pwf-r6f5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Prince
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10591

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

prince fixed: 1.4.7 
npm install prince@1.4.7
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 prince

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10591, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls prince

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Prince in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.7), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls prince 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 Prince, 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 `prince` 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 `prince`. ## Recommendation Update to version 1.4.6 or later.

CVE-2016-10591 Affected Prince Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
prince
npm/prince
npm
< 1.4.7
1.4.7

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10591 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10591
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cr79-9pwf-r6f5
Prince Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rse/node-prince
www.npmjs.com/advisories/185 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/185

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10591?
CVE-2016-10591 is a security vulnerability in Prince involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in prince under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Prince versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.7 across affected packages: prince.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10591?
Upgrading to 1.4.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is prince affected?
Yes, prince is affected in releases prior to 1.4.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10591?
CVE-2016-10591 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-2016-10591?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls prince'. 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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  "published" : "2019-02-18T23:34:24Z",
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