Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-16035 affects the hubl-server Node.js module. During installation, dependency downloads appear to start over HTTPS but are redirected to HTTP. A person controlling the network path could tamper with installation content. This is mainly a software supply-chain risk for developer workstations and build systems that install the package.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate supply-chain exposure. It is not presented as actively exploited, but it can undermine developer or CI installation integrity. Prioritize inventory first, then decide whether the package is still needed or should be replaced.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-311: missing encryption for sensitive data in transit. The module downloads dependencies from api.hubapi.com during install, and the endpoint redirects to HTTP, weakening transport integrity. A man-in-the-middle could alter downloaded files during package installation. Sources list all versions as affected, but do not provide CVSS, patch, or fixed-version details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to environments that install the hubl-server Node module, especially developer machines, CI runners, or build images. Runtime systems not installing this package are less directly exposed based on the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation would require network-path control during package installation. No public exploit status or weaponized activity is provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow but clear: install-time dependency retrieval redirects from HTTPS to HTTP, creating a man-in-the-middle integrity risk. The bundle lacks CVSS, affected version ranges beyond all versions, exploit telemetry, and patch details. Avoid asserting a fix without updated vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory projects, lockfiles, and CI images for hubl-server usage.
- Check current vendor or package-maintainer guidance for fixed versions or replacement advice.
- Avoid fresh installations from untrusted networks while assessing exposure.
- Use trusted, controlled build environments for any required package installation.
- Remove or replace hubl-server if business use is no longer required.
Validation and detection
- Search dependency manifests and lockfiles for hubl-server.
- Review CI and developer setup scripts for hubl-server installation steps.
- Confirm whether affected installations still occur in active build workflows.
- Check whether any vendor advisory names a patched or replacement version.
- Document exposed repositories, systems, and owners for remediation tracking.
Public sources used
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- 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/334CVE 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.