RCE in Hackerone Reduce-Css-Calc Node Module

CVE-2016-10548

Arbitrary code execution is possible in reduce-css-calc node module <=1.2.4 through crafted css. This makes cross sites scripting (XSS) possible on the client and arbitrary code injection possible on the server and user input is passed to the `calc` function.

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

EPSS: 0.012 (65.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10548?
CVE-2016-10548 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hackerone Reduce-Css-Calc Node Module, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2018-05-31.
How severe is CVE-2016-10548?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-10548 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.