CVE-2016-10580: nodewebkit is an installer for node-webkit

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-10580 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting nodewebkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

nodewebkit is an installer for node-webkit. nodewebkit downloads zipped 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 zip file with an attacker controlled zip file 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.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-311, CWE-310
Published	2018-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: nodewebkit project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-01 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nodewebkit project nodewebkit UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.11.2-1

Fixed in: newer than 0.11.2-1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls nodewebkit

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.11.2-1

npm install nodewebkit@">0.11.2-1"

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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-2016-10580?

nodewebkit: upgrade to newer than 0.11.2-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10580 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10580 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-2016-10580 affect?

CVE-2016-10580 affects nodewebkit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). nodewebkit is an installer for node-webkit. nodewebkit downloads zipped 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 zip file with an

How urgent is CVE-2016-10580?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WebKit vulnerabilities · Apple Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities

References

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