Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Older versions of the Aerospike Node.js module downloaded binary resources over unencrypted HTTP. A network-positioned attacker could potentially replace that binary during installation, causing attacker-controlled code to run in the build or developer environment.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where old aerospike dependencies are installed in CI, release, or privileged developer environments. The main business risk is compromised build output rather than direct runtime exposure.
Technical view
CVE-2016-10558 affects the aerospike Node module before 2.4.2. The package fetched binary resources over HTTP, exposing an installation-time supply-chain weakness classified as CWE-311. The source states possible RCE if an attacker can perform MITM between the installer and remote server.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to projects, CI pipelines, developer machines, or deployment workflows that install aerospike versions below 2.4.2 from the public package ecosystem or cached artifacts.
Exploitation context
The source describes possible RCE through binary replacement during download. It requires network positioning or interception capability. The bundle does not show KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse but clear on the vulnerable behavior: HTTP binary downloads before 2.4.2. No CVSS, exploit proof, or active exploitation evidence is provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade the aerospike Node module to version 2.4.2 or later.
- Remove or rebuild artifacts produced using vulnerable package-install workflows.
- Use trusted package mirrors or locked internal artifact repositories for builds.
- Check vendor or package maintainer guidance for any additional remediation.
- Avoid installing affected versions on untrusted or intercepted networks.
Validation and detection
- Review package manifests and lockfiles for aerospike versions below 2.4.2.
- Check SBOMs and dependency inventories for the affected Node module.
- Confirm CI images and build caches no longer contain vulnerable versions.
- Verify production artifacts were built after dependency remediation.
- Review build logs for historical installs of affected aerospike versions.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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/167CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.