CVE-2016-10690 openframe-ascii-image downloads Resources over HTTP
An attacker can achieve remote code execution by intercepting HTTP requests to swap resources in the openframe-ascii-image 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-2016-10690?
CVE-2016-10690 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne openframe-ascii-image 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
openframe-ascii-image module is an openframe plugin which adds support for ascii images via fim. openframe-ascii-image 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-2016-10690?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openframe-ascii-image. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openframe-ascii-image npm | All versions to 0.1.0 | None |
openframe-ascii-image npm | All versions to 0.1.0 | None |
Products include Openframe-Ascii-Image Project Openframe-Ascii-Image.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10690 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10690 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10690 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xj6f-x7jm-85ff.