CVE-2016-10620 Downloads Resources over HTTP in atom-node-module-installer
An attacker can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binaries during module installation via a Man-in-the-Middle attack.
- 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-2016-10620?
CVE-2016-10620 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne atom-node-module-installer 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
atom-node-module-installer installs node modules for atom-shell applications. atom-node-module-installer binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. 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-2016-10620?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including atom-node-module-installer. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
atom-node-module-installer npm | All versions to 0.9.0 | None |
atom-node-module-installer npm | All versions to 0.9.0 | None |
Products include Atom-Node-Module-Installer Project Atom-Node-Module-Installer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10620?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10620 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10620 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10620 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87g3-x896-w798.