CVE-2016-10529 No CSRF Validation in droppy
Attackers can perform actions as logged-in users via cross-domain websocket requests, potentially creating admin accounts or deleting data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10529?
CVE-2016-10529 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne droppy node module, published on 31 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Droppy versions <3.5.0 does not perform any verification for cross-domain websocket requests. An attacker is able to make a specially crafted page that can send requests as the context of the currently logged in user. For example this means the malicious user could add a new admin account under his control and delete others.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10529?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including droppy. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
droppy npm | All versions | 3.5.0 |
droppy npm | All versions | 3.5.0 |
Products include Droppy Project Droppy.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10529?
Upgrade droppy to 3.5.0 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HackerOne droppy node module
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rhvc-x32h-5526.