CVE-2016-10566
High
Description
install-nw is a module which quickly and robustly installs and caches NW.js. install-nw versions below 1.1.5 download 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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductInstall-nw
PublishedMay 29, 2018
First seenMay 29, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-311CWE-311
How to fix
Update
- install-nw_project install-nw1.1.5 or later
- install-nw1.1.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| install-nw_project install-nw | v < 1.1.5 | 1.1.5 |
| install-nwnpm | v < 1.1.5 | 1.1.5 |
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