CVE-2016-10563

Name: CVE-2016-10563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-31T20:29:02.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10563 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

51.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipfs	Go-Ipfs-Dep	< 0.4.4

References

https://github.com/diasdavid/go-ipfs-dep/pull/12Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/156Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/diasdavid/go-ipfs-dep/pull/12Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/156Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10563?

How severe is CVE-2016-10563?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10563 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10563?

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