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CVE-2016-10693

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

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CVE-2016-10693 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pm2-kafka is a PM2 module that installs and runs a kafka server pm2-kafka 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pm2-kafka is a PM2 module that installs and runs a kafka server pm2-kafka 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Pm2-Kafka ProjectPm2-Kafka1.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10693?
pm2-kafka is a PM2 module that installs and runs a kafka server pm2-kafka 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-10693?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10693 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10693?
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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Source: NVD / NIST