CVE-2016-10618 node-browser downloads Resources over HTTP
The library 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-2016-10618?
CVE-2016-10618 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne node-browser 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
node-browser is a wrapper webdriver by nodejs. node-browser downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10618?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including node-browser. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
node-browser npm | All versions to 0.0.3 | None |
node-browser npm | All versions to 0.0.3 | None |
Products include Node-Browser Project Node-Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10618?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10618 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10618 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8r98-rqg5-4vm3.