CVE-2016-10574 Downloads Resources over HTTP in apk-parser3
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the apk-parser3 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-2016-10574?
CVE-2016-10574 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne apk-parser3 node module, published on 1 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
apk-parser3 is a module to extract Android Manifest info from an APK file. apk-parser3 versions before 0.1.3 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-2016-10574?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including apk-parser3. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
apk-parser3 npm | All versions | 0.1.3 |
apk-parser3 npm | All versions | 0.1.3 |
Products include Apk-Parser3 Project Apk-Parser3.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10574?
Upgrade apk-parser3 to 0.1.3 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10574 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4p7j-5ppx-rfhm.