CVE-2016-10580 Downloads Resources over HTTP in nodewebkit
HighCVSS 8.1
EPSS 1.6%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
nodewebkit is an installer for node-webkit. nodewebkit downloads zipped 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 zip file with an attacker controlled zip file if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npm nodewebkit(npm) | <= 0.11.6 | No fix listed |
| nodewebkit project nodewebkit | <= 0.11.2-1 | No fix listed |
| HackerOne nodewebkit node module | = All versions | No fix listed |
References
- nvd.nist.gov third-party-advisory
- github.com
- www.npmjs.com
- nodesecurity.io third-party-advisory