CVE-2016-10578 Downloads Resources over HTTP in unicode
The unicode library downloads data over HTTP, allowing attackers to perform Man-in-the-Middle attacks to intercept or modify data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10578?
CVE-2016-10578 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne unicode 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
unicode loads unicode data downloaded from unicode.org into nodejs. Unicode before 9.0.0 downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10578?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including unicode. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
unicode npm | All versions | 9.0.0 |
unicode npm | All versions | 9.0.0 |
Products include Unicode Project Unicode.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10578?
Upgrade unicode to 9.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qjf4-7642-c57p.