CVE-2016-10659 poco downloads Resources over HTTP
POCO libraries download source files over HTTP, allowing MITM attackers to replace them with malicious code for remote execution.
- 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-2016-10659?
CVE-2016-10659 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne poco node module, published on 29 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
poco - The POCO libraries, downloads source file resources used for compilation 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-2016-10659?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including poco. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
poco npm | All versions to 1.5.4 | None |
poco npm | All versions to 1.5.4 | None |
Products include Macchina Poco.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10659?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10659 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10659 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f757-9c4x-chff.