Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-16041 affects the ikst Node module before version 1.1.2. The package downloaded resources over unencrypted HTTP, allowing a network attacker who can intercept traffic to tamper with what is fetched.
Executive priority
Treat as a dependency hygiene issue unless the affected package is used in sensitive build or deployment paths. Prioritize remediation where network interception could alter downloaded resources.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-311, missing encryption for sensitive data. Vulnerable ikst versions use HTTP for resource downloads, creating a man-in-the-middle risk during that transfer. The source bundle provides no CVSS score and no detailed attack prerequisites beyond MITM exposure.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to projects or build environments using the ikst Node module below 1.1.2, especially where downloads occur across untrusted or interceptable networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Practical exploitation would require the attacker to influence or intercept the HTTP download path.
Researcher notes
Available public data is sparse: no CVSS, no exploit details, and no KEV status. The key research task is confirming where vulnerable ikst versions are installed and whether the HTTP download behavior is reachable.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade ikst to version 1.1.2 or later.
- Inventory dependency trees for vulnerable ikst versions.
- Pin dependency versions in lockfiles after remediation.
- Check the Node Security advisory for vendor-specific guidance.
- Prefer trusted network paths for dependency retrieval.
Validation and detection
- Review package manifests and lockfiles for ikst versions below 1.1.2.
- Confirm deployed or built artifacts no longer include vulnerable ikst.
- Check dependency audit results against CVE-2017-16041.
- Review build or install logs for HTTP resource retrieval by ikst.
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/249CVE 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.