CVE-2016-10622 nodeschnaps downloads resources over HTTP
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the nodeschnaps Node.js module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10622?
CVE-2016-10622 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne nodeschnaps 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
nodeschnaps is a NodeJS compatibility layer for Java (Rhino). nodeschnaps 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-2016-10622?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including nodeschnaps. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
nodeschnaps npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
nodeschnaps npm | All versions | 1.0.3 |
Products include Nodeschnaps Project Nodeschnaps.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10622?
Upgrade nodeschnaps to 1.0.3 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10622 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10622 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r74q-wqx8-2pr3.