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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2016-10578

unicode loads unicode data downloaded from unicode.org into nodejs. Unicode before 9.0.0 downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

Vulnerability Description

unicode loads unicode data downloaded from unicode.org into nodejs. Unicode before 9.0.0 downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Unicode ProjectUnicode< 9.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310CWE-311

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10578?

CVE-2016-10578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). unicode loads unicode data downloaded from unicode.org into nodejs. Unicode before 9.0.0 downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

How severe is CVE-2016-10578?

CVE-2016-10578 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10578?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unicode Project Unicode.