CVE-2016-10663 wixtoolset downloads Resources over HTTP
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of WiX binaries in the wixtoolset Node 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-2016-10663?
CVE-2016-10663 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne wixtoolset 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
wixtoolset is a Node module wrapper around the wixtoolset binaries wixtoolset 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Weakness: CWE-311
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10663?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including wixtoolset. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
wixtoolset npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
wixtoolset npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
Products include Node-Wixtoolset Project Node-Wixtoolset.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10663?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10663 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10663 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10663 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr8h-x88h-jwj2.