Vulnerability Description
imageoptim is a Node.js wrapper for some images compression algorithms. imageoptim downloads zipped 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 tarball with an attacker controlled tarball if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imageoptim Project | Imageoptim | <= 0.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/194Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/194Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10596?
CVE-2016-10596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). imageoptim is a Node.js wrapper for some images compression algorithms. imageoptim downloads zipped resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10596?
CVE-2016-10596 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-2016-10596?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imageoptim Project Imageoptim.