CVE-2016-10588
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CVE-2016-10588 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nw is an installer for nw.js. nw downloads zipped resources over HTTP, It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested zip file with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nw is an installer for nw.js. nw downloads zipped resources over HTTP, It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested zip file with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nwjs | Nw | > 0.23.6-1 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/166Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/166Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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