CVE-2016-10692 Downloads Resources over HTTP in haxeshim
An attacker can achieve remote code execution by intercepting HTTP traffic to swap resources with malicious copies during haxeshim operations.
- 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-2016-10692?
CVE-2016-10692 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
haxeshim haxe shim to deal with coexisting versions. haxeshim 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.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10692?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including haxeshim. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
haxeshim npm | All versions to 0.12.4 | None |
haxeshim npm | All versions to 0.12.4 | None |
Products include Haxeshim Project Haxeshim.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10692?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr6c-85fh-cqpg.