CVE-2016-10567 Downloads Resources over HTTP in product-monitor
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP requests for JavaScript resources in the product-monitor library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10567?
CVE-2016-10567 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne product-monitor node module, published on 29 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
product-monitor is a HTML/JavaScript template for monitoring a product by encouraging product developers to gather all the information about the status of a product, including live monitoring, statistics, endpoints, and test results into one place. product-monitor versions below 2.2.5 download JavaScript resources over HTTP, which leaves the module vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested JavaScript file with an attacker controlled JavaScript file if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10567?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including product-monitor. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
product-monitor npm | All versions | 2.2.5 |
product-monitor npm | All versions | 2.2.5 |
Products include Product-Monitor Project Product-Monitor.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10567?
Upgrade product-monitor to 2.2.5 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10567 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10567 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2r4-4xgf-3865.