Vulnerability Description
rs-brightcove is a wrapper around brightcove's web api rs-brightcove downloads source file 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rs-Brightcove Project | Rs-Brightcove | <= 0.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/273Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/273Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10676?
CVE-2016-10676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). rs-brightcove is a wrapper around brightcove's web api rs-brightcove downloads source file resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code exec...
How severe is CVE-2016-10676?
CVE-2016-10676 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-2016-10676?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rs-Brightcove Project Rs-Brightcove.