CVE-2016-10674 Downloads Resources over HTTP in limbus-buildgen
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in limbus-buildgen via MITM attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10674?
CVE-2016-10674 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne limbus-buildgen 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
limbus-buildgen is a "build anywhere" build system. limbus-buildgen versions below 0.1.1 download 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-2016-10674?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including limbus-buildgen. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
limbus-buildgen npm | All versions | 0.1.1 |
limbus-buildgen npm | All versions | 0.1.1 |
Products include Limbus-Buildgen Project Limbus-Buildgen.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10674?
Upgrade limbus-buildgen to 0.1.1 or later.
Is CVE-2016-10674 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10674 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rj38-87f3-93p6.