Resources Downloaded over Insecure Protocol Affecting nodux-core Open this link in a new tab package, versions <0.0.18
Exploit Maturity
Mature
Attack Complexity
High
User Interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
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snyk-id
npm:nodux-core:20170424
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published
24 Apr 2017
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disclosed
23 Apr 2017
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credit
Liang Gong
How to fix?
Upgrade nodux-core
to version 0.0.18 or higher.
Overview
nodux-core
is A Tiny Core Linux build that includes node.js.
Affected versions of the package are vulnerable to Man in the Middle (MitM) attacks due to downloading resources over an insecure protocol. Without a secure connection, it is possible for an attacker to intercept this connection and alter the packages received. In serious cases, this may even lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) on your host server.
Many thanks to Liang Gong for disclosing this vulnerability.
Disclosure Timeline
- April 24th, 2017 - Disclosed to package owner
- April 24th, 2017 - Issue acknowledged by package owner.
- April 24th, 2017 - Issue fixed and version
0.0.18
released.