CVE-2016-10582 closurecompiler downloads Resources over HTTP
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of the Closure Compiler binary via a Man-in-the-Middle attack.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10582?
CVE-2016-10582 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne closurecompiler 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
closurecompiler is a Closure Compiler for node.js. closurecompiler 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-2016-10582?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including closurecompiler. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
closurecompiler npm | All versions to 1.6.1 | None |
closurecompiler npm | All versions to 1.6.1 | None |
Products include Closurecompiler Project Closurecompiler.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10582?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10582 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10582 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10582 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hjgp-8ffr-hwwr.