Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/product-monitor

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h2r4-4xgf-3865
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10567 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Product monitor libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in product-monitor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.5.

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pkg:npm/product-monitor

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-h2r4-4xgf-3865 CVE-2016-10567 HIGH Downloads Resources over HTTP in product-monitor

CVE-2016-10567 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10567
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h2r4-4xgf-3865
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Product monitor
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10567

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

product-monitor fixed: 2.2.5 
npm install product-monitor@2.2.5
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 product-monitor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10567, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls product-monitor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Product monitor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.5), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls product-monitor 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 Product monitor, 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 `product-monitor` 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 `product-monitor`. ## Recommendation Update to versions 2.2.5 or later.

CVE-2016-10567 Affected Product monitor Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
product-monitor
npm/product-monitor
npm
< 2.2.5
2.2.5

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10567 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10567
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h2r4-4xgf-3865
www.npmjs.com/advisories/171 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/171

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10567?
CVE-2016-10567 is a security vulnerability in Product monitor involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in product-monitor under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Product monitor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.5 across affected packages: product-monitor.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10567?
Upgrading to 2.2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is product-monitor affected?
Yes, product-monitor is affected in releases prior to 2.2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10567?
CVE-2016-10567 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-2016-10567?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls product-monitor'. 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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