PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10575: Kindlegen is a simple Node.js wrapper of the official kindlegen program
CVE-2016-10575 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting kindlegen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Kindlegen is a simple Node.js wrapper of the official kindlegen program. Kindlegen versions before 1.1.0 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2016-10575?
kindlegen: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10575 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10575 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-2016-10575 affect?
CVE-2016-10575 affects kindlegen. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Kindlegen is a simple Node.js wrapper of the official kindlegen program. Kindlegen versions before 1.1.0 download binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE
How urgent is CVE-2016-10575?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action