CVE-2016-10670 Downloads Resources over HTTP in windows-seleniumjar-mirror
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of the Selenium Jar file in this npm 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-2016-10670?
CVE-2016-10670 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne windows-seleniumjar-mirror 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
windows-seleniumjar-mirror downloads the Selenium Jar file windows-seleniumjar-mirror 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-2016-10670?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including windows-seleniumjar-mirror. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
windows-seleniumjar-mirror npm | All versions to 2.52.1 | None |
windows-seleniumjar-mirror npm | All versions to 2.52.1 | None |
Products include Windows-Seleniumjar-Mirror Project Windows-Seleniumjar-Mirror.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10670?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10670 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10670 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10670 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-455m-q3h9-34pf.