Vulnerability Description
The airbrake module 0.3.8 and earlier defaults to sending environment variables over HTTP. Environment variables can often times contain secret keys and other sensitive values. A malicious user could be on the same network as a regular user and intercept all the secret keys the user is sending. This goes against common best practice, which is to use HTTPS.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Airbrake | Airbrake | <= 0.3.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/airbrake/node-airbrake/issues/70Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/96Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/airbrake/node-airbrake/issues/70Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/96Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10530?
CVE-2016-10530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The airbrake module 0.3.8 and earlier defaults to sending environment variables over HTTP. Environment variables can often times contain secret keys and other sensitive values. A malicious user could ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10530?
CVE-2016-10530 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10530?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Airbrake Airbrake.