CVE-2016-10640 Downloads Resources over HTTP in node-thulac
HighCVSS 8.1
EPSS 1.7%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
node-thulac is a node binding for thulac. node-thulac 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 binary with an attacker controlled binary 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 node-thulac(npm) | <= 2.1.3 | No fix listed |
| geohey node-thulac | All versions | No fix listed |
| HackerOne node-thulac node module | = All versions | No fix listed |
References
- nvd.nist.gov third-party-advisory
- github.com
- www.npmjs.com
- nodesecurity.io third-party-advisory