CVE-2016-10669 Downloads Resources over HTTP in soci
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the soci 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-2016-10669?
CVE-2016-10669 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne soci 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
soci 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10669?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including soci. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
soci npm | All versions to 3.2.2 | None |
soci npm | All versions to 3.2.2 | None |
Products include Soci Project Soci.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10669?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10669 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10669 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10669 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9pm-55vp-2jqw.