Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
apk-parser3 versions before 0.1.3 fetched binary resources over unencrypted HTTP. Someone positioned on the network path could replace that download with a malicious binary, potentially leading to code execution where the package runs.
Executive priority
Treat this as a dependency hygiene issue with potential build-time code execution risk. Prioritize remediation where APK parsing occurs in CI or on developer machines using untrusted networks.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-311: missing encryption for sensitive resource retrieval. Affected apk-parser3 releases before 0.1.3 download binary resources via HTTP, enabling network man-in-the-middle tampering. The public record describes possible RCE if the fetched binary is swapped.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to systems that still depend on apk-parser3 before 0.1.3, especially developer workstations, CI jobs, or services that parse Android APK manifests.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show known active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. Exploitation requires an attacker positioned on the network path or between the user and remote server during the vulnerable download.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector is provided, and the bundle does not include exploit proof or observed exploitation. The core risk is HTTP transport for binary dependency retrieval in versions before 0.1.3.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade apk-parser3 to version 0.1.3 or later where feasible.
- Remove apk-parser3 if it is unused or replace it with a maintained alternative.
- Pin dependencies and rebuild lockfiles after confirming the resolved version.
- Check vendor or package advisory guidance for any additional remediation.
Validation and detection
- Search package manifests and lockfiles for apk-parser3 versions below 0.1.3.
- Check CI and build images for globally installed vulnerable versions.
- Review dependency scanner results for CVE-2016-10574 or Node Security advisory 245.
- Confirm rebuilt environments resolve apk-parser3 to 0.1.3 or later.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-311: Exact CWE lookup
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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/245CVE 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.