CVE-2016-10666: hackerone tomita-parser node module Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-10666 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in hackerone tomita-parser node module. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 29-05-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
tomita-parser is a Node wrapper for Yandex Tomita Parser tomita-parser 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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.66%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
76%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Decrease -0.03 pp
From 1.68% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive DataThe product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.
- CWE-310Cryptographic IssuesWeaknesses in this category are related to the design and implementation of data confidentiality and integrity. Frequently these deal with the use of encoding techniques, encryption libraries, and hashing algorithms. The weaknesses in this category could lead to a degradation of the quality data if they are not addressed.
Affected systems
Hackerone1 product
- tomita-parser node moduleAll versions (No fix recorded)
Npm1 product
- tomita-parser≤ 0.0.3
Yandex1 product
- tomita-parser≤ 0.0.3
3 vendors · 3 products
