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CVE-2016-1000236: Node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 is affected by a timing attack due to the type of comparison used.

Node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 is affected by a timing attack due to the type of comparison used.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE concerns node-cookie-signature versions before 1.0.6. The reported issue is a timing attack in how signed cookie values are compared. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact, or affected downstream products, so business urgency depends on whether this package is present in applications handling trusted sessions or cookies.

Executive priority

Handle as a dependency hygiene and session-integrity review item. Escalate priority if vulnerable versions are found in internet-facing applications that rely on signed cookies for authentication or authorization decisions.

Technical view

The CVE description says node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 used a comparison type vulnerable to timing attack. The provided data does not include CWE, CVSS, exploit prerequisites, package ecosystem details, or downstream framework impact. Treat this as dependency exposure requiring inventory confirmation and vendor/package guidance review.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to applications that include node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6. The bundle does not identify operating systems, distributions, frameworks, or dependent products as affected.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite active exploitation, public exploit use, KEV listing, or detailed attack conditions. It only states the vulnerable condition: timing attack due to comparison behavior.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The CVE record names the vulnerable version range and timing-attack class, but does not provide CVSS, CWE, proof of exploitation, or downstream affected products. Avoid over-scoping beyond node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory applications for node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6.
  • Upgrade affected dependency instances to 1.0.6 or later where applicable.
  • Review Debian and Red Hat tracker guidance for packaged environments.
  • Prioritize systems using signed cookies for authentication or session integrity.
  • Rebuild and redeploy applications after dependency updates.

Validation and detection

  • Check lockfiles and dependency manifests for node-cookie-signature versions.
  • Confirm runtime deployments use the rebuilt dependency tree.
  • Review software composition analysis results for CVE-2016-1000236.
  • Verify no production artifact still bundles versions before 1.0.6.
  • Document any compensating controls if upgrade is delayed.
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Confidence
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Sources
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Unknown
CVSS
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Known Exploited
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