How severe is CVE-2016-10563?

CVE-2016-10563 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10563 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10563?

CVE-2016-10563 affects Ipfs Go-ipfs-dep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10563?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10563 published?

CVE-2016-10563 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10563

CVE-2016-10563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipfs Go-ipfs-dep with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ipfs Go-ipfs-dep
Published: 2018-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

During the installation process, the go-ipfs-deps module before 0.4.4 insecurely downloads resources over HTTP. This allows for a MITM attack to compromise the integrity of the resources used by this module and could allow for further compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10563?: During the installation process, the go-ipfs-deps module before 0.4.4 insecurely downloads resources over HTTP. This allows for a MITM attack to compromise the integrity of the resources used by this module and could allow for further compromise.
How severe is CVE-2016-10563?: CVE-2016-10563 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10563 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10563?: CVE-2016-10563 affects Ipfs Go-ipfs-dep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10563?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10563 published?: CVE-2016-10563 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ipfs:go-ipfs-dep:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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