First published: Thu May 31 2018(Updated: )
mongodb-instance before 0.0.3 installs mongodb locally. mongodb-instance 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 binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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MongoDB | <0.0.3 |
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The severity of CVE-2016-10572 is classified as moderate due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2016-10572, upgrade to a version of mongodb-instance greater than 0.0.3.
CVE-2016-10572 exposes systems to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks leading to potential remote code execution.
Versions of mongodb-instance before 0.0.3 are affected by CVE-2016-10572.
Yes, CVE-2016-10572 can be exploited without user interaction if the vulnerable software is in use.