CVE-2016-10597

Name: CVE-2016-10597
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-01T18:29:00.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10597 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. cobalt-cli downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cobalt-cli downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cobalt-Cli Project	Cobalt-Cli	<= 2.3.2

References

https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/197Third Party Advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/197Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10597?

cobalt-cli downloads resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks.

How severe is CVE-2016-10597?

CVE-2016-10597 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10597?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-10597?

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Source: NVD / NIST