CVE-2016-10625 headless-browser-lite downloads Resources over HTTP
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of browser binaries during installation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10625?
CVE-2016-10625 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne headless-browser-lite 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
headless-browser-lite is a minimal npm installer for phantomjs and slimerjs with no external dependencies. headless-browser-lite 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-2016-10625?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including headless-browser-lite. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
headless-browser-lite npm | All versions | 2015.4.18-a |
headless-browser-lite npm | All versions | 2015.4.18-a |
Products include Headless-Browser-Lite Project Headless-Browser-Lite.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10625?
Upgrade headless-browser-lite to 2015.4.18-a or later.
Is CVE-2016-10625 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10625 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g95j-p8f6-pwh4.