CVE-2016-10542

Name: CVE-2016-10542
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-31T20:29:01.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ws is a "simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455". By sending an overly long websocket payload to a `ws` server, it is possible to crash the node process. EPSS estimates a 7.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ws is a "simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client, server and console for node.js, up-to-date against RFC-6455". By sending an overly long websocket payload to a `ws` server, it is possible to crash the node process. This affects ws 1.1.0 and earlier.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.54%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ws Project	Ws	<= 1.1.0

References

https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues/7388Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/120Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nodejs/node/issues/7388Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/120Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10542?

How severe is CVE-2016-10542?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10542?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST