Vulnerability Description
headless-browser-lite is a minimal npm installer for phantomjs and slimerjs with no external dependencies. headless-browser-lite 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Headless-Browser-Lite Project | Headless-Browser-Lite | < 2015.4.18-a |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/230Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/230Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10625?
CVE-2016-10625 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). headless-browser-lite is a minimal npm installer for phantomjs and slimerjs with no external dependencies. headless-browser-lite downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MIT...
How severe is CVE-2016-10625?
CVE-2016-10625 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-2016-10625?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Headless-Browser-Lite Project Headless-Browser-Lite.