Vulnerability Description
haxe is a cross-platform toolkit haxe 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 zip file with an attacker controlled zip file 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Haxe | Haxe | <= 5.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/177Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/177Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10602?
CVE-2016-10602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). haxe is a cross-platform toolkit haxe 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 requ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10602?
CVE-2016-10602 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-2016-10602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxe Haxe.