CVE-2016-10560

Name: CVE-2016-10560
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-31T20:29:02.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10560 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. galenframework-cli is the node wrapper for the Galen Framework. galenframework-cli below 2.3.1 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

galenframework-cli is the node wrapper for the Galen Framework. galenframework-cli below 2.3.1 download 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Galenframework	Galenframework-Cli	< 2.3.1

References

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/170Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/170Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10560?

How severe is CVE-2016-10560?

CVE-2016-10560 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10560?

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Source: NVD / NIST