Vulnerability Description
roslib-socketio - The standard ROS Javascript Library fork for add support to socket.io roslib-socketio 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robotwebtools | Roslibjs | <= 0.18.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/292Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/292Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10681?
CVE-2016-10681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). roslib-socketio - The standard ROS Javascript Library fork for add support to socket.io roslib-socketio downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be poss...
How severe is CVE-2016-10681?
CVE-2016-10681 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-2016-10681?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Robotwebtools Roslibjs.