CVE-2016-10682 Downloads Resources over HTTP in massif
An attacker can achieve remote code execution by intercepting HTTP traffic to swap resources in the massif headless browser 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-2016-10682?
CVE-2016-10682 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne massif 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
massif is a Phantomjs fork massif 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-2016-10682?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including massif. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
massif npm | All versions | None |
massif npm | All versions | None |
Products include Massif Project Massif.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10682?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10682 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10682 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10682 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4v2c-g2xc-47fv.