CVE-2016-10678 Downloads Resources over HTTP in serc.js
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the serc.js library.
- 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-2016-10678?
CVE-2016-10678 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne serc.js 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
serc.js is a Selenium RC process wrapper serc.js 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-2016-10678?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including serc.js. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
serc.js npm | All versions to 0.0.1 | None |
serc.js npm | All versions to 0.0.1 | None |
Products include Serc.js Project Serc.js.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10678 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10678 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcph-57hv-89c4.