CVE-2016-10593 ibapi downloads Resources over HTTP
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the ibapi Node.js library.
- 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-2016-10593?
CVE-2016-10593 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne ibapi 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
ibapi is an Interactive Brokers API addon for NodeJS. ibapi downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. Before 2.5.6, 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-2016-10593?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ibapi. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ibapi npm | All versions to 2.6.2 | None |
ibapi npm | All versions to 2.6.2 | None |
Products include Interactivebrokers Ibapi.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10593?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10593 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10593 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10593 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-92qm-hc53-jjrj.