CVE-2016-10587 Downloads Resources over HTTP in wasdk
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the wasdk toolkit.
- 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-2016-10587?
CVE-2016-10587 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne wasdk 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
wasdk is a toolkit for creating WebAssembly modules. wasdk 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-2016-10587?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including wasdk. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
wasdk npm | All versions to 1.0.54 | None |
wasdk npm | All versions to 1.0.54 | None |
Products include Wasdk Project Wasdk.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10587?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10587 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10587 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10587 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rh7p-9c79-gpp8.