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CVE-2016-10659 poco downloads Resources over HTTP

HighCVSS 8.1 EPSS 1.7%
Published
Updated
Exploit status
No public exploit known

Description

poco - The POCO libraries, downloads source file resources used for compilation 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.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
npm poco(npm) <= 1.5.4 No fix listed
macchina poco <= 1.7.7 No fix listed
HackerOne poco node module = All versions No fix listed

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