CVE-2016-10621 Downloads Resources over HTTP in fibjs
fibjs downloads binaries over HTTP, allowing MITM attackers to replace them with malicious versions for remote code execution.
- 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-2016-10621?
CVE-2016-10621 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne fibjs 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
fibjs is a runtime for javascript applictions built on google v8 JS. fibjs downloads 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-2016-10621?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including fibjs. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
fibjs npm | All versions to 0.1.8 | None |
fibjs npm | All versions to 0.1.8 | None |
Products include Fibjs Project Fibjs.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10621 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p48-xfj3-jw67.