CVE-2016-10572 Downloads Resources over HTTP in mongodb-instance
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of MongoDB binaries in the mongodb-instance npm package.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10572?
CVE-2016-10572 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne mongodb-instance 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
mongodb-instance before 0.0.3 installs mongodb locally. mongodb-instance downloads 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-2016-10572?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mongodb-instance. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mongodb-instance npm | All versions | 0.0.3 |
mongodb-instance npm | All versions | 0.0.3 |
Products include Mongodb-Instance Project Mongodb-Instance.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10572?
Upgrade mongodb-instance to 0.0.3 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7r8m-45gc-m2c8.