CVE-2016-10619 Downloads Resources over HTTP in pennyworth
The pennyworth library downloads resources over HTTP, allowing attackers to intercept and 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-2016-10619?
CVE-2016-10619 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne pennyworth 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
pennyworth is a natural language templating engine. pennyworth downloads data resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10619?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including pennyworth. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
pennyworth npm | All versions to 1.0.1 | None |
pennyworth npm | All versions to 1.0.1 | None |
Products include Pennyworth Project Pennyworth.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10619?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10619 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10619 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10619 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3j8-g4v9-67jq.