CVE-2016-10657 Downloads Resources over HTTP in co-cli-installer
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of the co-cli module during installation, requiring network position between user and server.
- 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-2016-10657?
CVE-2016-10657 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne co-cli-installer 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
co-cli-installer downloads the co-cli module as part of the install process, but does so over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10657?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including co-cli-installer. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
co-cli-installer npm | All versions to 0.0.2 | None |
co-cli-installer npm | All versions to 0.0.2 | None |
Products include Co-Cli-Installer Project Co-Cli-Installer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10657?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10657 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10657 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10657 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5rm3-qhxf-rh3r.