CVE-2016-10649 frames-compiler downloads Resources over HTTP
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the frames-compiler 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-2016-10649?
CVE-2016-10649 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne frames-compiler 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
frames-compiler 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-2016-10649?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including frames-compiler. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
frames-compiler npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
frames-compiler npm | From 0.0.0 | None |
Products include Frames-Compiler Project Frames-Compiler.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10649?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10649 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10649 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10649 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9chw-xrwx-f86j.