CVE-2016-10610 Downloads Resources over HTTP in unicode-json
Attackers can intercept data via MITM because the library uses HTTP, allowing data theft or tampering.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10610?
CVE-2016-10610 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne unicode-json 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
unicode-json is a unicode lookup table. unicode-json before 2.0.0 downloads data resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10610?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including unicode-json. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
unicode-json npm | All versions | 2.0.0 |
unicode-json npm | All versions | 2.0.0 |
Products include Unicode Unicode-Json.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10610?
Upgrade unicode-json to 2.0.0 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10610 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10610 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hw4r-xr38-hm8j.