CVE-2016-10588 Downloads Resources over HTTP in nw
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of nw.js resources, allowing binary replacement during installation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10588?
CVE-2016-10588 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne nw 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
nw is an installer for nw.js. nw downloads zipped resources over HTTP, It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested zip file 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-2016-10588?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including nw. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
nw npm | All versions | 0.23.6-1 |
nw npm | All versions | 0.23.6-1 |
Products include Nwjs Nw.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10588?
Upgrade nw to 0.23.6-1 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10588 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10588 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HackerOne nw node module
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv96-xxx2-5v7w.