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CVE-2016-10648: marionette-socket-host is a marionette-js-runner host for sending actions over a socket.

marionette-socket-host is a marionette-js-runner host for sending actions over a socket. marionette-socket-host 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.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE affects the marionette-socket-host Node module. It downloads binary resources over unencrypted HTTP, so someone positioned on the network could potentially substitute a malicious binary. The reported worst case is remote code execution, but the source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted legacy dependency risk, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize confirming usage and removing the package where possible, especially from CI and developer environments that execute downloaded binaries.

Technical view

marionette-socket-host, a marionette-js-runner socket host, is listed as affected in all versions. The weakness is CWE-311: sensitive data or resources retrieved without transport protection. The risk depends on whether the package is installed and whether its HTTP binary download path is reachable during build, test, or runtime workflows.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy JavaScript projects, CI pipelines, developer workstations, or test automation that still install or execute marionette-socket-host. Organizations not using this npm module are not affected based on the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The cited description says exploitation may be possible if an attacker is on the network path between the user and remote server. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not show public exploitation or confirmed in-the-wild attacks.

Researcher notes

The evidence is limited to the CVE description and Node Security advisory reference. No CVSS vector, patched version, exploit proof, or detailed remediation is provided in the source bundle. Avoid asserting active exploitation without additional cited evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Search dependency manifests and lockfiles for marionette-socket-host.
  • Check vendor or package guidance before assuming an upgrade path exists.
  • Remove or replace the module if it is no longer required.
  • Avoid running affected tooling on untrusted networks.
  • Restrict CI and developer environments from unnecessary outbound HTTP downloads.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether marionette-socket-host appears in direct or transitive dependencies.
  • Determine where the package is executed: developer machines, CI, test runners, or production.
  • Verify whether binary downloads occur over HTTP in affected workflows.
  • Record whether compensating network controls reduce MITM exposure.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for any clarified fixed version or remediation.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2Source links

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No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
HackerOnemarionette-socket-host node moduleAll versionsListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-311

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CWE-311 · source CWE mapping

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

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