CVE-2016-10563: During the installation process, the go-ipfs-deps module before 0.4.4 insecurely downloads resources over HTTP

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10563 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting go-ipfs-dep. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: ipfs

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

ipfs go-ipfs-dep UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.4.4

Fixed in: 0.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls go-ipfs-dep

2. UPGRADE to 0.4.4

npm install go-ipfs-dep@">=0.4.4"

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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-2016-10563?

go-ipfs-dep: upgrade to 0.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10563 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10563 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-2016-10563 affect?

CVE-2016-10563 affects go-ipfs-dep. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). 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 compr

How urgent is CVE-2016-10563?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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