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Plain-English summary
CVE-2016-10532 affects the console-io Node.js module. If the vulnerable web console is reachable, an attacker can bypass authentication and run commands with the privileges of the console-io process. If that process runs as root, the source says full system access is possible.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediately if console-io is deployed in any reachable environment. The business risk is remote command execution under the application account, with full host compromise possible if the service runs as root. If the module is absent, no action is needed beyond documenting the check.
Technical view
console-io version 2.2.13 and earlier did not configure socket.io to require authentication. A malicious user could connect directly over websocket, send commands, and receive command output. The impact depends on where console-io is deployed and what operating-system privileges the process has.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to applications that include console-io version 2.2.13 or earlier and make its websocket console reachable. Internet-facing, admin, staging, or internally exposed developer consoles are the main concern. Evidence does not show broader product impact beyond the named Node module.
Exploitation context
The source describes authentication bypass and command execution, but the bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV is false. Treat reachable deployments as urgent because exploitation would not require valid console credentials according to the CVE description.
Researcher notes
The available record names only HackerOne console-io node module versions up to 2.2.13. No CVSS, CWE, exploit-in-the-wild evidence, or explicit patch version is provided in the bundle. Avoid assuming affected forks, downstream products, or a specific fixed release without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications for console-io version 2.2.13 or earlier.
- Check vendor or package guidance for a fixed version or replacement.
- Disable console-io where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict access to any remaining console endpoint to trusted administrative networks.
- Run the application with least-privilege operating-system permissions.
Validation and detection
- Review package manifests and lockfiles for console-io dependency versions.
- Confirm whether any deployed application exposes the console-io websocket console.
- Verify the console process is not running as root or another privileged account.
- Check ingress, proxy, and firewall rules for reachable console paths.
- Record whether remediation is upgrade, removal, or network restriction.
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/90CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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