CVE-2016-10643 Downloads Resources over HTTP in jstestdriver
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binaries in the jstestdriver npm module via MITM 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-2016-10643?
CVE-2016-10643 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne jstestdriver node module, published on 4 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
jstestdriver is a wrapper for Google's jstestdriver. jstestdriver 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-2016-10643?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including jstestdriver. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
jstestdriver npm | All versions | None |
jstestdriver npm | All versions | None |
Products include Jstestdriver Project Jstestdriver.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10643?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10643 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10643 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10643 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph8p-2g97-9654.