CVE-2016-10536
First published: Thu May 31 2018(Updated: )
Affected versions of `engine.io-client` do not verify certificates by default, and as such may be vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle attacks. The vulnerability is related to the way that node.js handles the `rejectUnauthorized` setting. If the value is something that evaluates to false, such as undefined or null, certificate verification will be disabled. ## Recommendation Update to version 1.6.9 or later. If you are unable to upgrade, ensure all calls to socket.io to have a `rejectedUnauthorized: true` flag.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Socket Engine.io-client | <=1.6.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10536
- https://github.com/socketio/engine.io-client/commit/2c55b278a491bf45313ecc0825cf800e2f7ff5c1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4r4m-hjwj-43p8 (Advisory)
- https://www.cigital.com/blog/node-js-socket-io/
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/99
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/99
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10536?
CVE-2016-10536 is a vulnerability in engine.io-client that allows man-in-the-middle attacks due to the lack of certificate verification.
How does CVE-2016-10536 impact engine.io-client?
CVE-2016-10536 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by bypassing certificate verification in engine.io-client.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10536?
CVE-2016-10536 has a severity value of 5.9, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2016-10536 in engine.io-client?
To fix CVE-2016-10536 in engine.io-client, upgrade to version 1.6.9 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2016-10536?
The CWE for CVE-2016-10536 is CWE-300 (Channel Accessible by Non-Endpoint), and CWE-295 (Improper Certificate Validation).
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