Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/sfml

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5q5w-mf87-57x4
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-10654 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) affecting Sfml libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves downloads resources over http in sfml. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

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pkg:npm/sfml

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-5q5w-mf87-57x4 CVE-2016-10654 HIGH Downloads Resources over HTTP in sfml

CVE-2016-10654 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-10654
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5q5w-mf87-57x4
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Affected Product Sfml
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-10654

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

sfml fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install sfml@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 sfml

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-10654, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls sfml

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sfml 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 sfml 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 Sfml, 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 `sfml` 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 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-2016-10654 Affected Sfml Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
sfml
npm/sfml
npm
≤ 0.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2016-10654 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10654
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5q5w-mf87-57x4
www.npmjs.com/advisories/256 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/256

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10654?
CVE-2016-10654 is a security vulnerability in Sfml involving Downloads Resources over HTTP in sfml under CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data.
Which Sfml versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: sfml.
What version fixes CVE-2016-10654?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sfml affected?
Yes, sfml is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-10654?
CVE-2016-10654 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-2016-10654?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls sfml'. 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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