CVE-2016-10668 libsbml downloads Resources over HTTP
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads in the libsbml npm module, allowing for remote code execution via man-in-the-middle 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-2016-10668?
CVE-2016-10668 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne libsbml 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
libsbml is a module that installs Linux binaries for libSBML libsbml downloads 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10668?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including libsbml. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
libsbml npm | All versions to 0.0.2 | None |
libsbml npm | All versions to 0.0.2 | None |
Products include Libsbml Project Libsbml.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10668?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10668 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10668 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10668 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-432j-4fw9-2g6f.