CVE-2016-10605
Description
dalek-browser-ie is Internet Explorer bindings for DalekJS. dalek-browser-ie 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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dalek-browser-ie downloads binary resources over unencrypted HTTP, enabling MITM attackers to substitute a malicious executable and achieve remote code execution.
Vulnerability
dalek-browser-ie, an Internet Explorer binding for DalekJS, downloads its binary resources over unencrypted HTTP connections. This behavior exposes any install or update operation to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. The affected package is marked as deprecated and no patched version exists.
Exploitation
An attacker who can intercept network traffic — by being on the same network, controlling a router, or having privileged ISP access — can replace the legitimate binary being downloaded with an arbitrary malicious executable. No authentication or user interaction beyond a normal install or update is required; the download happens automatically when the package is used.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the system where dalek-browser-ie is installed. The injected binary runs with the privileges of the user or process performing the installation, leading to full compromise of the affected environment.
Mitigation
No patch is available for this vulnerability, and the package author has deprecated dalek-browser-ie [1][2]. The recommended mitigation is to avoid using this package entirely and switch to an alternative that downloads over HTTPS. If removal is not immediately possible, restrict installation to trusted, isolated private networks where MITM risks are minimized.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
dalek-browser-ienpm | <= 0.0.5 | — |
Affected products
3- HackerOne/dalek-browser-ie node modulev5Range: All versions
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-65q2-x652-xx84ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10605ghsaADVISORY
- nodesecurity.io/advisories/209mitrex_refsource_MISC
- www.npmjs.com/advisories/209ghsaWEB
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