Vulnerability Description
haxe-dev is a cross-platform toolkit. haxe-dev 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Haxe | Haxe-Dev | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/237Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/237Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10637?
CVE-2016-10637 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). haxe-dev is a cross-platform toolkit. haxe-dev 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...
How severe is CVE-2016-10637?
CVE-2016-10637 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-2016-10637?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxe Haxe-Dev.