CVE-2016-10560 Downloads Resources over HTTP in galenframework-cli
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the Galen Framework CLI.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10560?
CVE-2016-10560 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne galenframework-cli node module, published on 31 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
galenframework-cli is the node wrapper for the Galen Framework. galenframework-cli below 2.3.1 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10560?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including galenframework-cli. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
galenframework-cli npm | All versions | 2.3.1 |
galenframework-cli npm | All versions | 2.3.1 |
Products include Galenframework Galenframework-Cli.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10560?
Upgrade galenframework-cli to 2.3.1 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10560 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10560 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5ph-4fr4-g7fw.