Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-10569
embedza is a module to create HTML snippets/embeds from URLs using info from oEmbed, Open Graph, meta tags. embedza versions below 1.2.4 download JavaScript 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 JavaScript file with an attacker controlled JavaScript file if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-10569
- cpe:2.3:a:embedza_project:embedza:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-10569
0.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 55 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-10569
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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8.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-10569
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.Assigned by: support@hackerone.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2016-10569
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https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/187
npmThird Party Advisory
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