CVE-2016-10570 pngcrush-installer downloads Resources over HTTP
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binaries during installation, affecting users of the pngcrush-installer npm 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-2016-10570?
CVE-2016-10570 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne pngcrush-installer 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
pngcrush-installer is an installer for Pngcrush. pngcrush-installer versions below 1.8.10 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-2016-10570?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including pngcrush-installer. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pngcrush-installer npm | All versions | 1.8.10 |
pngcrush-installer npm | All versions | 1.8.10 |
Products include Pngcrush-Installer Project Pngcrush-Installer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10570?
Upgrade pngcrush-installer to 1.8.10 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10570 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10570 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g93h-75m9-3qq4.