CVE-2016-10627 Downloads Resources over HTTP in scala-bin
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of Scala binaries via Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
- 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-2016-10627?
CVE-2016-10627 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne scala-bin node module, published on 29 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
scala-bin is a binary wrapper for Scala. scala-bin 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-2016-10627?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including scala-bin. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
scala-bin npm | All versions to 0.3.3 | None |
scala-bin npm | All versions to 0.3.3 | None |
Products include Scala-Bin Project Scala-Bin.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10627?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10627 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10627 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10627 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vv5-42wr-m32g.