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Plain-English summary
CVE-2016-10552 affects the igniteui node module version 0.0.5 and earlier. The package downloads JavaScript and CSS over an insecure protocol, which can expose those resources to tampering in transit. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a dependency hygiene and supply-chain exposure item. Prioritize confirmation of use before emergency response because severity, exploit activity, and fixes are not documented in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is mapped to CWE-311 and concerns insecure transport of downloaded JavaScript and CSS resources in igniteui <=0.0.5. Exposure depends on whether the affected module is present and whether those resource downloads occur in build, install, or runtime workflows.
Likely exposure
Likely limited to projects that directly or transitively depend on the igniteui node module at version 0.0.5 or earlier. Exposure is higher where resource downloads happen across untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The plausible risk is network-level tampering with insecurely downloaded assets, but exploit status is not established by the provided sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: CVE text identifies insecure protocol resource downloads, affected versions, CWE-311, and no KEV status. Validate package presence and download behavior before assigning operational urgency.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or advisory guidance for any supported fixed version or replacement path.
- Remove the affected dependency if it is unused or no longer required.
- Avoid affected versions in build, install, or runtime workflows.
- Use only trusted HTTPS-sourced or locally controlled assets after vendor review.
Validation and detection
- Inspect dependency manifests and lockfiles for igniteui version 0.0.5 or earlier.
- Check transitive dependencies for the affected igniteui node module.
- Review whether builds or runtime paths download JavaScript or CSS resources.
- Record whether downloads occur on trusted or untrusted network paths.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/116CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
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