What is CVE-2016-10656?

CVE-2016-10656 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hackerone Qbs Node Module, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-06-04.

How severe is CVE-2016-10656?

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

Vulnerability in Hackerone Qbs Node Module

CVE-2016-10656

qbs is a build tool that helps simplify the build process for developing projects across multiple platforms. qbs 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 resources with an attacker controlled copy if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.

EPSS: 0.017 (74.6th 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

Hackerone Qbs Node Module — versions All versions
Qbs_project Qbs

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10656?: CVE-2016-10656 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hackerone Qbs Node Module, classified under Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-06-04.
How severe is CVE-2016-10656?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.