Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2016-10605 affects the dalek-browser-ie Node module. It downloads binary resources over plain HTTP, so someone positioned on the network could replace the download with a malicious binary. The sources describe possible remote code execution, but do not provide a CVSS score, patch status, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize review if legacy DalekJS Internet Explorer testing remains in use. Business urgency is lower if the package is absent or unused, but any active build pipeline using it should be assessed because the source describes possible remote code execution.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-311: sensitive data transmitted without encryption. dalek-browser-ie, Internet Explorer bindings for DalekJS, retrieves binary resources over HTTP. A man-in-the-middle attacker could tamper with the binary during download, potentially leading to execution of attacker-controlled code in the installing or running environment.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in projects or build/test environments that install or use the dalek-browser-ie Node module. The source bundle states all versions are affected. Production exposure depends on whether this dependency is present and whether binary download occurs across an interceptable network path.
Exploitation context
The sources require attacker network positioning between the user and remote server. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. The practical risk is highest during dependency installation or automated build activity on untrusted networks.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Node Security advisory reference. The bundle identifies all versions as affected and describes HTTP binary download tampering. It does not include CVSS metrics, patched versions, proof of active exploitation, or detailed vendor remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory projects and build systems for dalek-browser-ie usage.
- Check the vendor or advisory source for remediation guidance before continued use.
- Remove dalek-browser-ie where it is no longer required.
- Avoid installing affected dependencies over untrusted or interceptable networks.
Validation and detection
- Search dependency manifests and lockfiles for dalek-browser-ie.
- Review CI and developer build logs for installation of the module.
- Confirm whether any current workflow downloads its binary resources.
- Document whether the package is direct, transitive, active, or unused.
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/209CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
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.