High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Jun 1, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-10588
CVE-2016-10588
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
nwnpm | < 0.23.6-1 | 0.23.6-1 |
Affected products
2- Range: All versions
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-hv96-xxx2-5v7wghsaADVISORY
- nodesecurity.io/advisories/166nvdThird Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10588ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/nwjs/npm-installer/commit/adb4df1e012d38a3872578d484291b9af07aad5bghsaWEB
- www.npmjs.com/advisories/166ghsaWEB
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