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CVE-2016-10538: The package `node-cli` before 1.0.0 insecurely uses the lock_file and log_file.

The package `node-cli` before 1.0.0 insecurely uses the lock_file and log_file. Both of these are temporary, but it allows the starting user to overwrite any file they have access to.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2016-10538 affects the node-cli package before version 1.0.0. It mishandles temporary lock and log files, allowing the user who starts the program to overwrite files that account can already access. This is mainly a local file integrity risk, not a confirmed remote takeover issue.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted dependency hygiene issue. Prioritize remediation where the package runs in build, deployment, or service-account contexts with write access to important files. No supplied source supports emergency response for active exploitation.

Technical view

The vulnerability is reported as CWE-22 in the cli node module before 1.0.0. The lock_file and log_file temporary file handling can be abused by the starting user to overwrite accessible files. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS details, exploit maturity, or broader product impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in applications, build scripts, or operational tooling that still depend on node-cli or cli versions below 1.0.0. Systems without this package, or using version 1.0.0 or later, are not indicated as affected by the supplied record.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The described impact requires the vulnerable package to run in a context where its temporary lock or log file behavior can overwrite files accessible to the starting user.

Researcher notes

The record names HackerOne's cli node module and versions below 1.0.0. Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, no exploit status, and no detailed affected environment constraints are provided. Avoid expanding scope beyond dependency presence and file overwrite by the starting user.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Node dependencies for node-cli or cli versions below 1.0.0.
  • Upgrade the package to version 1.0.0 or later where available.
  • Remove the dependency if it is unused or only present in legacy tooling.
  • Review vendor or package advisory guidance before deploying compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Check package-lock, yarn.lock, pnpm-lock, and package manifests for affected versions.
  • Confirm runtime images and build environments do not include versions below 1.0.0.
  • Review tooling that runs the package with elevated or service-account permissions.
  • Verify remediation by re-running dependency audit or software composition analysis.
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Sources
5

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HackerOnecli node module<1.0.0Listed
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CWE-22

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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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