CVE-2016-10626 Downloads Resources over HTTP in mystem3
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the mystem3 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-2016-10626?
CVE-2016-10626 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne mystem3 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
mystem3 is a NodeJS wrapper for the Yandex MyStem 3. mystem3 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-2016-10626?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mystem3. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mystem3 npm | All versions | 1.0.8 |
mystem3 npm | All versions | 1.0.8 |
Products include Mystem3 Project Mystem3.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10626?
Upgrade mystem3 to 1.0.8 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10626 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10626 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-747p-jfqv-f43r.