CVE-2016-10533: express-restify-mongoose is a module to easily create a flexible REST interface for mongoose models

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-10533?

express-restify-mongoose: upgrade to newer than 3.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-10533 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10533 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-10533 affect?

CVE-2016-10533 affects express-restify-mongoose. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). express-restify-mongoose is a module to easily create a flexible REST interface for mongoose models. express-restify-mongoose 2.4.2 and earlier and 3.0.X through 3.0.1 allows a malicious user to send a request for `GET /User?distinct=passwo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-10533?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-10533 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting express-restify-mongoose. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

express-restify-mongoose is a module to easily create a flexible REST interface for mongoose models. express-restify-mongoose 2.4.2 and earlier and 3.0.X through 3.0.1 allows a malicious user to send a request for `GET /User?distinct=password` and get all the passwords for all the users in the database, despite the field being set to private. This can be used for other private data if the malicious user knew what was set as private for specific r

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: express-restify-mongoose project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-05-31 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

express-restify-mongoose project express-restify-mongoose UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.4.2 · >= 3.0.0 and <= 3.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

npm ls express-restify-mongoose

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.1

npm install express-restify-mongoose@">3.0.1"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0

npm view express-restify-mongoose versions npm install express-restify-mongoose@"<3.0.0"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2016-10533?

express-restify-mongoose: upgrade to newer than 3.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10533 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10533 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-2016-10533 affect?

CVE-2016-10533 affects express-restify-mongoose. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). express-restify-mongoose is a module to easily create a flexible REST interface for mongoose models. express-restify-mongoose 2.4.2 and earlier and 3.0.X through 3.0.1 allows a malicious user to send a request for `GET /User?distinct=passwo

How urgent is CVE-2016-10533?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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