Vulnerability Description
xd-testing is a testing library for cross-device (XD) web applications. xd-testing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xd-Testing Project | Xd-Testing | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/257Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/257Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10653?
CVE-2016-10653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). xd-testing is a testing library for cross-device (XD) web applications. xd-testing downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10653?
CVE-2016-10653 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-2016-10653?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xd-Testing Project Xd-Testing.