CVE-2016-10697 Downloads Resources over HTTP in react-native-baidu-voice-synthesizer
An attacker can perform remote code execution or read data via Man-in-the-Middle attacks because the library downloads resources over unencrypted HTTP.
- 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-2016-10697?
CVE-2016-10697 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne react-native-baidu-voice-synthesizer 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
react-native-baidu-voice-synthesizer is a baidu voice speech synthesizer for react native. react-native-baidu-voice-synthesizer 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-2016-10697?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including react-native-baidu-voice-synthesizer. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
react-native-baidu-voice-synthesizer npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
react-native-baidu-voice-synthesizer npm | All versions to 1.0.0 | None |
Products include React-Native-Baidu-Voice-Synthesizer Project React-Native-Baidu-Voice-Synthesizer.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10697?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hj4-w233-g35q.