CVE-2016-1000236

CVE-2016-1000236 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cookie-signature Project Cookie-signature with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Description

Node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 is affected by a timing attack due to the type of comparison used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1000236?
Node-cookie-signature before 1.0.6 is affected by a timing attack due to the type of comparison used.
How severe is CVE-2016-1000236?
CVE-2016-1000236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1000236 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1000236?
CVE-2016-1000236 primarily affects Cookie-signature Project Cookie-signature. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1000236?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1000236 published?
CVE-2016-1000236 was published on 2019-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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