CVE-2016-10604

Description

dalek-browser-chrome is Google Chrome bindings for DalekJS. dalek-browser-chrome 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.

Categories

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne dalek-browser-chrome node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/199 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10604?
CVE-2016-10604 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10604?
To fix CVE-2016-10604, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10604 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10604 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-10604?
CVE-2016-10604 affects HackerOne dalek-browser-chrome node module.
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