CVE-2016-10569 Downloads Resources over HTTP in embedza
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP requests for JavaScript resources in the embedza module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10569?
CVE-2016-10569 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne embedza 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
embedza is a module to create HTML snippets/embeds from URLs using info from oEmbed, Open Graph, meta tags. embedza versions below 1.2.4 download JavaScript 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 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-2016-10569?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including embedza. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
embedza npm | All versions | 1.2.4 |
embedza npm | All versions | 1.2.4 |
Products include Embedza Project Embedza.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10569?
Upgrade embedza to 1.2.4 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10569 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mq7g-6rv4-pj95.