CVE-2016-10698 Downloads Resources over HTTP in mystem-fix
Attackers can execute remote code by intercepting HTTP downloads of binary resources in the mystem-fix 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-2016-10698?
CVE-2016-10698 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne mystem-fix 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
mystem-fix is a node.js wrapper for MyStem morphology text analyzer by Yandex.ru mystem-fix 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-2016-10698?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mystem-fix. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mystem-fix npm | All versions to 0.0.5 | None |
mystem-fix npm | All versions to 0.0.5 | None |
Products include Mystem-Fix Project Mystem-Fix.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10698?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10698 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10698 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3wh-5m26-2pf7.