Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
The jvminstall Node module downloaded JVM binaries over plain HTTP. Someone positioned on the network could replace that download with a malicious binary, potentially causing code execution on systems using the module.
Executive priority
Prioritize if this package appears in build systems, CI, release tooling, or developer environments. The business risk is supply-chain compromise through binary replacement, but urgency depends on confirmed use.
Technical view
CVE-2016-10631 is a CWE-311 issue in the jvminstall node module. All versions are listed as affected. The risk comes from unauthenticated HTTP binary download and unpacking, creating a man-in-the-middle substitution path for attacker-controlled JVM content.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems, build pipelines, or developer workstations that still install or execute the affected jvminstall module. Organizations not using this package are not exposed based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source states exploitation may be possible when an attacker is on the network path between the user and remote server. CISA KEV is false, and the bundle provides no evidence of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The source bundle does not include CVSS, patch status, affected version ranges beyond all versions, or confirmed exploitation. Analysis should avoid assuming a fixed release or exploit availability without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory dependency manifests and lockfiles for jvminstall usage.
- Check the vendor advisory and current package guidance before remediation.
- Remove or replace the dependency if business use is not required.
- Avoid workflows that fetch and unpack JVM binaries over unauthenticated HTTP.
- Treat affected build or developer systems as higher risk until reviewed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether jvminstall appears in direct or transitive dependencies.
- Review build and install workflows for unauthenticated HTTP binary downloads.
- Identify systems where the module was executed, not only installed.
- Check whether downloads occurred on untrusted or shared networks.
- Document compensating controls and remaining dependency exposure.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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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/225CVE 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.