CVE-2016-10534
UnknownEPSS 0.95%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10534 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. electron-packager is a command line tool that packages Electron source code into `.app` and `.exe` packages. along with Electron. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
electron-packager is a command line tool that packages Electron source code into `.app` and `.exe` packages. along with Electron. The `--strict-ssl` command line option in electron-packager >= 5.2.1 <= 6.0.0 || >=6.0.0 <= 6.0.2 defaults to false if not explicitly set to true. This could allow an attacker to perform a man in the middle attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Electron-Packager Project | Electron-Packager | >= 5.2.1, <= 6.0.2 |
References
- https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-packager/issues/333Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/104Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-packager/issues/333Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/104Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10534?
electron-packager is a command line tool that packages Electron source code into `.app` and `.exe` packages. along with Electron. The `--strict-ssl` command line option in electron-packager >= 5.2.1 <= 6.0.0 || >=6.0.0 <= 6.0.2 defaults to false if not explicitly set to true. This could allow an attacker to perform a man in the middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2016-10534?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10534 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10534?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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