PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10130: The http_connect function in transports/http.c in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 might allow m
CVE-2016-10130 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting libgit2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The http_connect function in transports/http.c in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers by leveraging clobbering of the error variable.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2017-03-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-10130?
libgit2: upgrade to newer than 0.24.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10130 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10130 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-10130 affect?
CVE-2016-10130 affects libgit2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The http_connect function in transports/http.c in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers by leveraging clobbering of the error variable.
How urgent is CVE-2016-10130?
Priority 50/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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