What is CVE-2016-10642?

CVE-2016-10642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmake Project, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-06-04.

How severe is CVE-2016-10642?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2016-10642 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Cmake Project

CVE-2016-10642

cmake installs the cmake x86 linux binaries. cmake 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.

EPSS: 0.021 (79.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Cmake_project Cmake
Hackerone Cmake Node Module — versions All versions

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ARPSyndicate/cvemon

References

support@hackerone.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10642?: CVE-2016-10642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmake Project, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-06-04.
How severe is CVE-2016-10642?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-10642 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.