CVE-2016-10597 Downloads Resources over HTTP in cobalt-cli
The cobalt-cli tool downloads resources over unencrypted HTTP, allowing attackers to intercept or modify data via Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
- 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-2016-10597?
CVE-2016-10597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in HackerOne cobalt-cli 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
cobalt-cli downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
Weakness: CWE-311
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10597?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including cobalt-cli. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cobalt-cli npm | All versions to 2.5.8 | None |
cobalt-cli npm | All versions to 2.5.8 | None |
Products include Cobalt-Cli Project Cobalt-Cli.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10597?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10597 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10597 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10597 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwvj-jgc4-fqq5.