CVE-2016-10631 Downloads Resources over HTTP in jvminstall
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of JVM binaries in the jvminstall Node.js module.
- 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-2016-10631?
CVE-2016-10631 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne jvminstall 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
jvminstall is a module for downloading and unpacking jvm to local system. jvminstall 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-2016-10631?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including jvminstall. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
jvminstall npm | All versions to 0.1.0 | None |
jvminstall npm | All versions to 0.1.0 | None |
Products include Jvminstall Project Jvminstall.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10631?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10631 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10631 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10631 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx9m-27wh-7fjg.