CVE-2016-10632 apk-parser2 downloads Resources over HTTP
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the apk-parser2 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-2016-10632?
CVE-2016-10632 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne apk-parser2 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
apk-parser2 is a module which extracts Android Manifest info from an APK file. apk-parser2 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-2016-10632?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including apk-parser2. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
apk-parser2 npm | All versions to 0.1.1 | None |
apk-parser2 npm | All versions to 0.1.1 | None |
Products include Apk-Parser2 Project Apk-Parser2.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10632?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10632 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10632 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10632 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hxhm-3vj9-6cqh.